Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Smita Pechitty, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Baton Rouge, LA

  • NPI 1346367414
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9001 Summa Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 708093726
(225) 761-5481
Mailing address
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 701212429

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 17, 2017
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Louisiana #MD.204461 · Pennsylvania #MD435361

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1346367414. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
102
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$13,773
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 87 74 $122
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 15 15 $210

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 399. This provider delivers 0.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,535
Transactions
136
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 38 $880.70
Amgen Inc. 30 $448.61
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 17 $255.28
UCB, Inc. 12 $202.18
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 10 $146.08
PFIZER INC. 4 $80.03
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 5 $79.64
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 4 $78.89
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 4 $76.39
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 3 $66.11
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc. 3 $60.94
Lilly USA, LLC 2 $47.80
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC. 2 $37.69
Genentech USA, Inc. 1 $16.51
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $15.36

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,535

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
657
Patients
201
Total drug cost
$503,117
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 134 59 $8,181
Prednisone Generic 112 48 $686
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 76 30 $4,134
Sulfasalazine Generic 66 25 $1,380
Folic Acid Generic 38 12 $257
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 34 0 $259,161
Tramadol Hcl Generic 29 0 $202
Alendronate Sodium Generic 28 0 $249
Mycophenolate Mofetil Generic 28 11 $5,379
Gabapentin Generic 21 0 $158

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Smita Pechitty's medical specialty?
Dr. Smita Pechitty practices Rheumatology Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Smita Pechitty practice?
Dr. Smita Pechitty practices at 9001 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 708093726. Office phone: 2257615481.
What is Dr. Smita Pechitty's NPI?
Dr. Smita Pechitty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346367414, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Smita Pechitty accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Smita Pechitty accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Smita Pechitty commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.