Surendra Purohit, MD
NPI 1265506703 · Surgery Physician · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Surendra Purohit, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1265506703).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265506703
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 04588R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,869 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 537 | $120 |
| 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'SG2211 | 303 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 229 | $85 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 87 | $139 |
| Ultrasound of Leg Arteries Or Artery Grafts93925 | 81 | $215 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 167 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 437 | 152 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 429 | 107 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 371 | 98 |
| Omeprazole | 316 | 98 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 311 | 83 |
| Prednisone | 303 | 167 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$294 across 14 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-17
- Last updated
- 2020-10-08
- Certified
- 2020-10-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Surendra Purohit's NPI number?
- Surendra Purohit's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265506703, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Surendra Purohit's specialty?
- Surendra Purohit is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Surendra Purohit located?
- Surendra Purohit's practice location on file with NPPES is 71207 Highway 21, Covington, LA 70433-7121.
- What is Surendra Purohit's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Surendra Purohit is (985) 892-6811.
- Does Surendra Purohit accept Medicare?
- Surendra Purohit is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Surendra Purohit's NPI active?
- Yes — Surendra Purohit's NPI (1265506703) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.