James Leithead
NPI 1437473469 · Surgery Physician · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Leithead is a Surgery Physician provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1437473469).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437473469
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.207922 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
158 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 77 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 62 | $122 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 19 | $160 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $86–$160 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 271 | 79 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 96 | 18 |
| Topiramate | 79 | 20 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 79 | 49 |
| Sucralfate | 78 | 34 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 64 | 14 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$655 across 17 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 920 Poeyfarre St Apt 429New Orleans, LA 70130Phone: (337) 704-1419
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-03-19
- Last updated
- 2024-04-11
- Certified
- 2024-04-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Leithead's NPI number?
- James Leithead's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437473469, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Leithead's specialty?
- James Leithead is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Leithead located?
- James Leithead's practice location on file with NPPES is 7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd Ste 200, Covington, LA 70433-4960.
- What is James Leithead's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Leithead is (985) 234-3000.
- Does James Leithead accept Medicare?
- James Leithead is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Leithead's NPI active?
- Yes — James Leithead's NPI (1437473469) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.