Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Leithead
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Covington, LA
- NPI 1437473469
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 79.9 / 100 · 2023
- 16 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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7015 Highway 190 East Service RD Ste 200
Covington, LA 704334960
(985) 234-3000
fax (985) 234-3001 - Additional location
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920 Poeyfarre St Apt 429
New Orleans, LA 70130
(337) 704-1419 - Mailing address
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5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 708166038
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 11, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #MD.207922
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437473469. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
184
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$35,044
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 120 | 74 | $83 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 21 | 20 | $118 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 16 | 16 | $158 | |
43281 |
Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope | 15 | 15 | $780 | |
43775 |
Partial removal of stomach for weight loss using an endoscope | 12 | 12 | $694 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in Covington Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$655
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Healthcare | 3 | $349.98 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 3 | $80.20 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 4 | $71.92 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $31.22 | |
| Intra-Sana Laboratories | 1 | $28.48 | |
| Davol INC. | 1 | $22.77 | |
| Dilon Technologies, INC. | 1 | $19.62 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $18.86 | |
| Tela Bio, INC. | 1 | $17.71 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $14.23 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
763
Patients
294
Total drug cost
$165,502
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 168 | 58 | $1,692 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 125 | 64 | $1,124 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 64 | 28 | $16,717 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 56 | 23 | $559 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 55 | 50 | $327 |
| Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) | Brand | 51 | 0 | $57,323 |
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 50 | 15 | $65,083 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | Generic | 45 | 23 | $151 |
| Topiramate | Generic | 45 | 11 | $191 |
| Enoxaparin Sodium | Generic | 23 | 22 | $4,421 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Leithead's medical specialty?
Dr. James Leithead practices Surgery Physician in Covington, LA.
Where does Dr. James Leithead practice?
Dr. James Leithead practices at 7015 Highway 190 East Service RD Ste 200, Covington, LA 704334960. Office phone: 9852343000.
What is Dr. James Leithead's NPI?
Dr. James Leithead's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437473469, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Leithead accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Leithead accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Leithead commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.