Active NPI 1265506703 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Surendra K Purohit , MD

Surgery • Covington, LA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Surendra Purohit, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Covington, LA. With approximately 58 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1968, Dr. Purohit delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 71207 HIGHWAY 21.

Dr. Purohit is affiliated with Louisiana Healthcare Associates, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

71207 Highway 21

Covington, LA 704337121

Telephone 9858926811

Fax 9858928767

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Louisiana Healthcare Associates, Llc Facility NPI 1063596922

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1968

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Covington, LA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

58 Yrs +29.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 28.7 Yrs

State Avg: 27.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

25 Specialists

Practicing in Covington, LA (474 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

20.0% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

78.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Purohit (58 Years) 58 Yrs

Covington Specialty Average (28.7 Years) 28.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	2,120	30	$1.00	$0.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	537	159	$140.00	$119.91
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	303	129	$60.00	$15.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	229	102	$120.00	$84.99
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	87	87	$477.00	$138.51
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	81	81	$473.00	$215.36
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	81	13	$120.00	$75.45
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	77	77	$249.35	$123.53
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	73	66	$125.00	$13.04
43450 Dilation of esophagus	62	57	$1200.00	$37.64
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	49	29	$140.00	$62.47
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	46	44	$1500.00	$123.91
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	42	41	$35.00	$30.16
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	40	28	$225.00	$124.93
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	35	25	$140.00	$77.06
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	35	29	$200.00	$84.68
90661 Influenza vaccine, trivalent derived from cell cultures	34	34	$94.12	$36.11
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	22	20	$150.00	$30.61
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	16	$1550.00	$155.18
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$1275.00	$108.03
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	14	11	$75.00	$13.34
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	13	13	$231.00	$99.74
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	13	12	$25.00	$6.35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$180.00	$105.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	591	175	$140.00	$119.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	275	143	$120.00	$84.69
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	125	22	$120.00	$75.99
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	84	18	$5.00	$0.52
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	82	81	$477.00	$142.38
43450 Dilation of esophagus	72	68	$1200.00	$37.18
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	71	49	$25.00	$7.60
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	71	70	$473.00	$214.56
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	66	66	$250.00	$155.14
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	55	53	$1500.00	$114.42
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	54	41	$140.00	$59.70
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	54	54	$250.00	$120.69
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	51	48	$125.00	$13.38
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	46	45	$50.00	$21.88
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	46	45	$35.00	$28.99
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	41	32	$225.00	$125.22
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	38	31	$140.00	$77.03
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	22	19	$75.00	$13.08
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	20	20	$1275.00	$107.51
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	17	16	$200.00	$84.56
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	17	17	$1550.00	$175.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$180.00	$105.73
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	14	14	$1838.00	$207.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	647	208	$140.00	$122.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	412	157	$120.00	$87.15
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	171	26	$120.00	$70.22
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	120	27	$5.00	$0.49
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	118	105	$125.00	$13.63
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	90	90	$477.00	$150.65
43450 Dilation of esophagus	84	78	$1200.00	$39.04
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	81	62	$25.00	$6.45
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	70	70	$473.00	$224.27
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	66	64	$1500.00	$130.74
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	58	49	$140.00	$62.86
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	55	49	$35.00	$27.36
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	51	48	$49.12	$21.09
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	36	27	$225.00	$130.09
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	34	15	$125.00	$38.94
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	33	27	$75.00	$13.61
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	23	20	$175.00	$130.05
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	23	19	$140.00	$70.14
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	16	$1275.00	$106.78
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	16	$1550.00	$183.77
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	15	14	$100.00	$69.48
81003 Automated urinalysis test	12	12	$15.00	$2.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$180.00	$109.05
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	12	11	$486.00	$172.69
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	12	11	$231.00	$105.16
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	12	11	$150.00	$50.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	644	214	$140.00	$125.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	439	176	$120.07	$88.67
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	206	36	$120.00	$71.24
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	87	62	$25.00	$5.69
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	86	80	$125.00	$14.23
43450 Dilation of esophagus	83	74	$1200.00	$39.45
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	78	78	$477.00	$154.28
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	73	18	$5.21	$0.54
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	72	56	$140.00	$63.40
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	67	67	$473.00	$234.25
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	62	51	$35.00	$15.82
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	61	57	$1500.00	$132.25
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	49	35	$225.00	$133.27
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	40	18	$125.00	$38.47
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free	37	36	$40.00	$29.94
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	32	23	$140.00	$70.90
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	24	21	$50.00	$20.37
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	20	19	$1275.00	$117.03
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	20	20	$175.00	$133.29
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	19	18	$75.00	$13.52
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	18	18	$1550.00	$182.06
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	11	11	$100.00	$70.90
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	11	11	$231.00	$108.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	728	257	$120.00	$70.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	621	246	$140.00	$104.76
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	206	45	$120.00	$71.98
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	130	80	$25.00	$6.04
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	113	25	$6.55	$0.57
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	107	97	$125.00	$16.16
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	103	70	$140.00	$61.30
43450 Dilation of esophagus	88	83	$1200.00	$39.56
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	87	87	$477.00	$153.53
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	79	79	$473.00	$234.12
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	74	74	$50.00	$19.57
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	72	72	$35.00	$15.83
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	69	67	$1500.00	$136.99
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	65	29	$125.00	$39.01
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	59	46	$225.00	$136.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$180.00	$104.69
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	36	29	$160.00	$106.11
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	29	29	$1550.00	$190.93
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	28	24	$75.00	$13.61
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	28	23	$175.00	$132.40
99235 Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 70 minutes	24	19	$300.00	$169.38
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	23	22	$1275.00	$122.73
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	19	18	$140.00	$72.44
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	16	16	$100.00	$68.66
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	14	14	$150.00	$51.38
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	14	14	$1838.00	$236.15
81003 Automated urinalysis test	12	12	$15.00	$2.23
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	12	12	$231.00	$100.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	776	236	$120.00	$70.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	616	251	$140.00	$103.83
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	341	54	$120.00	$71.41
96160 Administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment	294	192	$175.00	$2.87
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	188	38	$5.00	$0.57
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	164	138	$125.00	$16.17
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	140	87	$25.00	$6.30
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	115	77	$141.22	$59.03
43450 Dilation of esophagus	96	84	$1200.00	$39.68
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	88	87	$477.00	$153.24
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	84	84	$473.00	$235.27
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	83	37	$125.00	$39.10
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	82	80	$35.00	$15.51
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	70	51	$225.00	$135.86
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	67	65	$1500.00	$131.31
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	65	65	$50.00	$18.65
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	48	39	$75.00	$15.78
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	47	37	$175.00	$132.37
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	46	46	$480.00	$140.88
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	39	35	$140.00	$71.81
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	36	27	$160.00	$103.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$180.00	$104.52
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	26	22	$100.00	$71.81
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	24	20	$1275.00	$115.16
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	21	20	$150.00	$51.05
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	18	18	$1838.00	$224.15
Q2035 Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older, for intramuscular use (afluria)	17	16	$35.00	$17.88
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	16	$1550.00	$182.69
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	15	12	$150.00	$47.86
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	14	14	$486.00	$166.70
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	14	14	$231.00	$106.25
81003 Automated urinalysis test	13	11	$15.00	$2.44
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	12	12	$3000.00	$1603.89
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	11	11	$308.00	$111.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	729	282	$140.00	$102.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	707	246	$120.00	$69.39
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	261	62	$120.00	$71.18
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	196	171	$125.00	$15.78
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	175	132	$477.00	$153.74
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	163	127	$473.00	$238.42
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	144	112	$480.00	$143.33
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	133	84	$25.00	$6.62
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	112	71	$141.25	$57.54
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	96	19	$5.00	$0.60
43450 Dilation of esophagus	95	91	$1200.00	$39.90
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	86	86	$1500.00	$134.46
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	82	76	$35.00	$18.93
Q2035 Influenza virus vaccine, split virus, when administered to individuals 3 years of age and older, for intramuscular use (afluria)	80	74	$35.00	$17.88
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	78	37	$125.00	$39.23
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	68	59	$225.00	$132.33
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	40	33	$160.00	$102.68
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	38	30	$486.00	$157.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$180.00	$103.28
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	35	33	$175.00	$130.44
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	33	31	$100.00	$69.47
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	26	25	$140.00	$71.16
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	23	17	$160.00	$102.25
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	23	19	$75.00	$19.03
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	19	15	$231.00	$107.27
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	16	16	$1838.00	$233.98
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	12	$1275.00	$116.67
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$1550.00	$189.17
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	15	15	$150.00	$46.70
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	12	11	$110.00	$71.60
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	12	11	$268.00	$105.00
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$1838.00	$188.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	695	255	$120.00	$69.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	625	278	$140.00	$100.90
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	360	73	$120.00	$70.44
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	137	118	$125.00	$15.74
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	123	120	$477.00	$152.73
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	116	116	$473.00	$232.04
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	87	53	$25.00	$5.81
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	85	84	$480.00	$138.83
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	84	83	$35.00	$23.25
Q2039 Influenza virus vaccine, not otherwise specified	78	78	$39.94	$22.33
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	71	43	$141.97	$58.85
43450 Dilation of esophagus	71	67	$1200.00	$39.43
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	70	53	$225.00	$131.06
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	64	15	$400.00	$220.26
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	64	64	$1500.00	$133.72
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	61	51	$140.00	$69.08
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	59	57	$486.00	$156.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$180.00	$103.11
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	41	18	$125.00	$38.78
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	35	33	$100.00	$70.63
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	30	28	$175.00	$129.26
G0181 Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow	29	14	$250.00	$103.77
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	23	21	$150.00	$50.84
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	21	13	$160.00	$95.23
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	19	16	$160.00	$104.15
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery	17	17	$1838.00	$233.33
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	16	15	$268.00	$104.37
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	15	15	$1830.00	$187.88
99218 Hospital observation care typically 30 minutes	15	15	$150.00	$97.66
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	13	12	$110.00	$71.07
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	13	13	$231.00	$106.44
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$1838.00	$204.36
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$1275.00	$76.40

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-10-08

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License LA 04588R

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

General Practice

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208D00000X

State License LA 04588R

A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1159239 (LA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

POO206115 (LA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Louisiana Healthcare Associates, Llc

71207 Hwy 21, Covington, LA 704337121

Phone: 9858926811

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

4 Associated Practitioners

James Till , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1063605202

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Nidhi Purohit , MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1174697627

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Joshua Sleeper , MD

Urology

NPI 1285834234

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Sunil Purohit , MD

Urology

NPI 1578637021

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 08, 2020

General Practice (License #04588R in LA)

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NPI Profile Active August 06, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 06, 2015

Registered at 71207 HIGHWAY 21, COVINGTON, LA 704337121 (Tel: 9858926811)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 06, 2015

Registered at 71207 HIGHWAY 21, COVINGTON, LA 704337121 (Tel: 9858926811)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 06, 2015

Recorded as SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 06, 2015

Surgery (License #04588R in LA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265506703

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 17, 2006

Last Update: October 08, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

71207 Highway 21

Covington, LA 704337121

Phone: 9858926811

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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