DR. SURENDRA K PUROHIT MD NPI 1265506703

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1265506703
  • Provider Name: DR. SURENDRA K PUROHIT, MD
  • Classification: Surgery - 208600000X
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 71207 HIGHWAY 21
    COVINGTON, LA
    ZIP 70433
  • Phone: (985) 892-6811

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NPI Details

DR. Surendra K Purohit, MD is a surgery in Covington, LA with 58 years of experience. The provider is 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. DR. Surendra K Purohit, MD NPI is 1265506703. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

71207 HIGHWAY 21
COVINGTON, LA
ZIP 70433-121
Phone: (985) 892-6811
Fax: (985) 892-8767

The NPI 1265506703 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (HCPCS:99214)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes (HCPCS:99232)
  • Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (HCPCS:J0696)
  • Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS:93000)
  • Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (HCPCS:93880)
  • Dilation of esophagus (HCPCS:43450)
  • Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS:J1030)
  • Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts (HCPCS:93925)
  • Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS:43239)
  • Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS:20610)
  • Administration of influenza virus vaccine (HCPCS:G0008)
  • Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, preservative free, 0.5 ml dosage (HCPCS:90686)
  • Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes (HCPCS:99222)
  • Physician or allowed practitioner 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 a (HCPCS:G0179)
  • Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (HCPCS:96372)
  • Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (HCPCS:99238)
  • Initial hospital observation care per day, typically 50 minutes (HCPCS:99219)
  • Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS:43235)
  • Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS:45378)
  • Hospital observation care on day of discharge (HCPCS:99217)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (HCPCS:99203)
  • 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 (HCPCS:G0180)
  • Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (HCPCS:76536)
  • Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS:81003)
  • Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS:93970)
  • Colonoscopy (HCPCS:NAN13)
  • Hernia repair - groin (open) (HCPCS:NAN19)
  • Hernia repair (minimally invasive) (HCPCS:NAN16)
  • Mastectomy (HCPCS:NAN04)
  • Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux (HCPCS:NAN12)
  • Melanoma (skin cancer) excision (HCPCS:NAN03)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 11/17/2006 and was last updated on 10/8/2020.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1208600000XSurgery04588RLOUISIANAYes
2208D00000XGeneral Practice04588RLOUISIANANo

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
11159239MEDICAIDLOUISIANA
2POO206115OTHERLOUISIANARAILROAD MEDICARE

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This page was last updated on: 11/21/2025

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