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Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD

Accepting New Patients

(1793 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Professional interests include: bronchiolitis, shortness of breath (dyspnea), interstitial lung disease, and more.

3998 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114

(215) 890-5864

Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD is a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in adult pulmonology and critical care (intensive care medicine). She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, METHODIST ASSOCIATES IN HEALTHCARE, INC, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital and Jefferson Frankford Hospital.

Office Locations

Jefferson Frankford Hospital

3998 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114

(215) 890-5864

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Jefferson Frankford Hospital

5000 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124

(267) 587-0889

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605 South Queen Anne Drive
Fairless Hills, PA 19030

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Some issues Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

CPAP Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:

Improved concentration and focus
Reduced snoring
Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke
Improved mental health

In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	182
hospital care	835
inpatient care	835
preventive care	12
pulmonary testing	150
vaccines	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	15
doctor visit	136
hospital care	979
inpatient care	979
minimally invasive procedures	15
nursing home care	37
pulmonary testing	81

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	33
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	92
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	71
Diabetes	54
Dementia	23
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, nursing home care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	149
hospital care	1017
inpatient care	1017
nursing home care	53
preventive care	14
pulmonary testing	52
vaccines	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	485
Black	31
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	85
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	71
Diabetes	55
Dementia	24
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	163
hospital care	968
inpatient care	968
nursing home care	41
pulmonary testing	58

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	462
Female	612

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	930
Black	76
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	410
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	158
Less than 65	216

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	47
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	72
Diabetes	49
Dementia	26
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	173
hospital care	749
inpatient care	749
nursing home care	11
pulmonary testing	109

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	433
Black	28
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	66
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	75
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	72
Diabetes	49
Dementia	22
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	275
hospital care	647
inpatient care	647
nursing home care	55
pulmonary testing	183

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	535
Black	40
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	71
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	74
Diabetes	45
Dementia	22
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	304
hospital care	764
inpatient care	764
pulmonary testing	237

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	587
Black	36
Hispanic	19
Asian	12
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	275
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	82
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	69
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	300
hospital care	756
inpatient care	756
pulmonary testing	120

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	36
Hispanic	16
Asian	13
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	79
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	70
Diabetes	45
Dementia	20
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	215
hospital care	524
inpatient care	524
pulmonary testing	112

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	30
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	56
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	65
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	223
hospital care	543
inpatient care	543
pulmonary testing	338

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	518
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	59
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	64
Diabetes	46
Dementia	18
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	250
hospital care	465
inpatient care	465
preventive care	15
vaccines	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	42
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	68
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and nursing home care.

bronchoscopy	15
doctor visit	215
hospital care	749
inpatient care	749
minimally invasive procedures	15
nursing home care	39
preventive care	13
pulmonary testing	144
vaccines	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	34
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	429
Hispanic	13
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	156
85 and over	71
Less than 65	96
65 to 74	221

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	25
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	28
Cancer	19
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. She completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

METHODIST ASSOCIATES IN HEALTHCARE, INC

Jefferson Torresdale Hospital

Jefferson Bucks Hospital

Jefferson Frankford Hospital

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. Barbara M. Leighton, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, CIGNA Commercial, AARP, MultiPlan, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Workers' Compensation, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

CIGNA Commercial

AARP

MultiPlan

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Workers' Compensation

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

UPMC

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 1793 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Barbara M. Leighton, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$2,777 SYMBICORT $1,197	FASENRA $716	BREZTRI $367	TEZSPIRE $207	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $147	Other $143
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$2,527 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $853	NUCALA $757	ANORO $413	BREO $267	INCRUSE $103	Other $132
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,376 OFEV $385	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $340	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $234	STIOLTO $137	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $104	Other $176
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$777 OPSUMIT $466	VENTAVIS ILOPROST $188	OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $104	UPTRAVI $19
Genentech USA, Inc.	$557 XOLAIR $333	Esbriet $224
Other	$4,702 DUPIXENT $796	Arikayce $361	GLASSIA $293	XOLAIR $281	ACTHAR $215	Other $2,755

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$12,376
Education	$339

Biography

Dr. Barbara Leighton is a physician who specializes in critical care (intensive care medicine) and adult pulmonology. These areas are among Dr. Leighton's clinical interests: shortness of breath (dyspnea), CPAP treatment, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). She is professionally affiliated with Jefferson Health. After completing medical school at Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College, she performed her residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. She is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Dr. Leighton usually is in-network for Blue California, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Jefferson Health, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Philadelphia, PA.