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Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD

(Douglas J. Leedy, MD)

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Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease)

Tulane University School of Medicine (2016)

Professional interests include: Holter monitoring, left-sided heart failure, tachycardia (very fast heart rate), and more.

550 17th Avenue Suite 680
Seattle, WA 98122

(206) 215-4545

Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD is a cardiologist in Seattle, WA specializing in cardiology (heart disease). He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2016 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center, Providence, THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS and Swedish Heart & Vascular - Cherry Hill.

Office Locations

550 17th Avenue Suite 680
Seattle, WA 98122

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Some issues Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging

In 2013, Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD had a list price for cardiac imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD treated as a cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	53
inpatient care	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD treated during 2019 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, depression and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	64
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	52
Dementia	56
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD treated as a cardiologist in Seattle, WA during 2023 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	96
doctor visit	83
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
ultrasound (sonogram)	96

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	100
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, atrial fibrilation and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	42
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD treated as a cardiologist in Seattle, WA were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures	96
doctor visit	83
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61
ultrasound (sonogram)	96

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	184
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	9

**Age**
85 and over	50
75 to 84	73
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	77

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Cancer	11
Dementia	34

Education & Training

Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2016. He completed residency at University of Washington School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (2016)

Residency: University of Washington School of Medicine (2020)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Swedish Medical Center

Providence

THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS

Swedish Heart & Vascular - Cherry Hill

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Humana PPO, Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO, Cigna PPO, Cigna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO, Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Pacific Medical Center TRICARE, Coordinated Care Medicaid, Humana Medicaid, United Healthcare Medicaid, United Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage-HMO, United HealthCare PPO, Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO, Humana HMO, First Health-Coventry PPO, Wellpoint Medicaid, Kaiser Medicare Advantage, Molina Medicaid, Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO, Carelon PPO, Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO, Ambetter Cascade Select, Ambetter Cascade Care, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Seven Corners, First Choice PPO, Interplan PPO, Cigna and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Humana PPO

Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO

Cigna PPO

Cigna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO

Humana Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO

Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST

United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Pacific Medical Center TRICARE

Coordinated Care Medicaid

Humana Medicaid

United Healthcare Medicaid

United Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage-HMO

United HealthCare PPO

Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO

Humana HMO

First Health-Coventry PPO

Wellpoint Medicaid

Kaiser Medicare Advantage

Molina Medicaid

Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO

Carelon PPO

Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO

Ambetter Cascade Select

Ambetter Cascade Care

Premera

Evernorth PPO

Seven Corners

First Choice PPO

Interplan PPO

Cigna

Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Douglas James Leedy, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$97 Repatha $97

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$97

Biography

Dr. Douglas Leedy sees patients in Seattle, WA. His medical specialty is cardiology (heart disease). Dr. Leedy attended medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Leedy trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington. His clinical interests include rheumatic heart disease, cardiac risk reduction, and heart tumor. Dr. Leedy appears to be in-network for HealthSmart, Coventry, CIGNA Plans, and more. His professional affiliations include Providence and Swedish Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients at this time according to Yext.