Lester Prats, MD
NPI 1538115886 · Urology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lester Prats, MD is a Urology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1538115886).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538115886
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.016266 (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
20 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
277 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 | 148 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 42 | $91 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 37 | $76 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 25 | $79 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 25 | $128 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $63–$128 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 577 | 176 |
| Finasteride | 227 | 69 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 56 | 16 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 42 | 12 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 37 | 31 |
| Potassium Citratebrand: Potassium Citrate Er | 32 | 12 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$260 across 2 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)
- 141 Twin Oaks DrRaceland, LA 70394-2761Phone: (985) 537-2666
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-26
- Last updated
- 2019-08-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lester Prats's NPI number?
- Lester Prats's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538115886, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lester Prats's specialty?
- Lester Prats is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lester Prats located?
- Lester Prats's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429.
- What is Lester Prats's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lester Prats is (504) 842-4000.
- Does Lester Prats accept Medicare?
- Lester Prats is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lester Prats's NPI active?
- Yes — Lester Prats's NPI (1538115886) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.