Active NPI 1437473469 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

James Leithead

Surgery • Covington, LA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

James Leithead is a certified Surgery practicing in Covington, LA. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2010, James Leithead delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7015 HIGHWAY 190 EAST SERVICE RD STE 200.

James Leithead maintains professional affiliations with Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G, Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Llc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd Ste 200

Covington, LA 704334960

Telephone 9852343000

Fax 9852343001

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Bitars Specialty Clinic, Llc Facility NPI 1528398617

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Covington, LA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

16 Yrs -12.7 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

42.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Leithead (16 Years) 16 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	77	45	$143.18	$86.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	42	$207.03	$121.73
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$287.79	$159.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	120	74	$145.00	$83.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	20	$214.00	$117.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$332.00	$158.28
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	15	15	$4464.47	$779.69
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	12	12	$6978.25	$694.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	96	54	$145.00	$84.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	25	$214.00	$124.63
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	21	21	$4549.24	$881.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$332.00	$154.61
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$1860.00	$127.80
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$415.00	$219.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	83	48	$145.00	$86.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	27	$214.00	$120.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$332.00	$165.08
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$1720.40	$117.49
74240 Single contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract	15	15	$400.00	$118.32
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	12	12	$7725.75	$861.05

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	69	38	$214.00	$105.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	55	34	$145.00	$73.48
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	20	14	$350.00	$107.86
74240 Single contrast x-ray of upper digestive tract	16	16	$400.00	$112.39
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	15	15	$6293.33	$980.98
43245 Dilation of stomach outlet using an endoscope	13	11	$2857.00	$179.72
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$1764.82	$140.83
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	11	11	$5155.36	$441.79

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	113	63	$214.00	$103.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	26	$145.00	$71.47
74246 X-ray of upper digestive tract with contrast	31	27	$420.00	$123.61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$332.00	$158.85
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	20	13	$288.00	$142.54
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	20	20	$6750.00	$635.43
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	15	14	$6165.33	$1180.89
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$1860.00	$140.64
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$415.00	$184.69

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	50	30	$214.00	$102.16
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	24	24	$6187.50	$536.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$332.00	$161.79
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	12	12	$2840.00	$509.49
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$415.00	$201.44

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	18	12	$214.00	$99.90
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers	16	16	$210.00	$78.21
G0483 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms	16	16	$600.00	$248.79
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	14	14	$6750.00	$635.15

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-04-11

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License LA MD.207922

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group Llc

7777 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 708084363

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 701123018

Phone: 5047023000

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

2832 Burdette St, New Orleans, LA 701252514

Phone: 5048662741

Secondary Practice Locations

920 Poeyfarre St Apt 429

New Orleans, LA 70130

Phone: 3377041419

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

12 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Thomas Lavin , MD

Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. James Redmann , MD

Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Chris Nelson

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1255369674

Monique Chianelli , MS, RD, LDN

Dietitian, Registered

NPI 1336537968

Master of Science, Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist

Dr. Matthew French , MD

Surgery

NPI 1609837087

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Thomas , MD

Surgery

NPI 1669433025

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 11, 2024

Registered at 7015 HIGHWAY 190 EAST SERVICE RD STE 200, COVINGTON, LA 704334960 (Tel: 9852343000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 11, 2024

Registered at 5959 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA 708166038 (Tel: 9852343000)

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Updated Practice Location August 03, 2018

Registered at 920 POEYFARRE ST APT 429, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130 (Tel: 3377041419)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 03, 2018

Registered at 7015 HIGHWAY 190 EAST SERVICE RD STE 200, COVINGTON, LA 704334960 (Tel: 3377041419)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 03, 2018

Surgery (License #MD.207922 in LA)

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NPI Profile Active March 19, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 19, 2010

Registered at 920 POEYFARRE ST APT 429, NEW ORLEANS, LA 701303858 (Tel: 3377041419)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 19, 2010

Registered at 920 POEYFARRE ST APT 429, NEW ORLEANS, LA 701303858 (Tel: 3377041419)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 19, 2010

Recorded as JAMES LEITHEAD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 19, 2010

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 19, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1437473469

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 19, 2010

Last Update: April 11, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd

Baton Rouge, LA 708166038

Phone: 9852343000

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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