Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lester Prats, MD

Urology Physician · New Orleans, LA

  • NPI 1538115886
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 701212429
(504) 842-4000
Additional location
141 Twin Oaks Dr
Raceland, LA 703942761
(985) 537-2666

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 13, 2019
Specialty taxonomy
208800000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #MD.016266
Medicaid
LA #1345334

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538115886. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
411
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$36,391
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 179 154 $65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 86 76 $94
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 50 47 $75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 50 50 $130
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 24 24 $81
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope 11 11 $388
74420 Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent 11 11 $24

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 47. This provider delivers 8.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$260
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $260.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$260

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,219
Patients
407
Total drug cost
$28,369
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 596 191 $7,125
Finasteride Generic 225 60 $1,961
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 92 82 $1,070
Alfuzosin Hcl Er (Alfuzosin Hcl) Brand 54 13 $1,289
Oxybutynin Chloride Er (Oxybutynin Chloride) Brand 53 20 $1,307
Nitrofurantoin (Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystal) Brand 43 13 $984
Potassium Citrate Er (Potassium Citrate) Brand 38 0 $4,821
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 20 16 $208
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) Brand 18 12 $412
Bicalutamide Generic 17 0 $343

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Lester Prats's medical specialty?
Dr. Lester Prats practices Urology Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Lester Prats practice?
Dr. Lester Prats practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 701212429. Office phone: 5048424000.
What is Dr. Lester Prats's NPI?
Dr. Lester Prats's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538115886, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Lester Prats 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); Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope (HCPCS 52000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.