2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1265506703 MD
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SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD

General Practice Physician in COVINGTON, Louisiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
12K
Medicare Part D claims · 628 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.8773/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$294.23
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD is a General Practice Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COVINGTON, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 12K claims across 628 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.8773/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $294.23 across 14 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.8773 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 12,209 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/17/2006

NPI 1265506703

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12,209 325% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

MIPS final score

87.8773/100 4.777300000000011% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

General Practice Physician share within Louisiana

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within Louisiana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the General Practice Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.8773/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (General Practice Physician) — 87.8773/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.9%
MIPS final score (General Practice Physician) — 87.8773/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in COVINGTON, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1265506703. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD credentials at 71207 HIGHWAY 21, COVINGTON, LA, 70433, with a listed phone of (985) 892-6811. NPI 1265506703 was issued on 11/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PUROHIT most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 12,209 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 628 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $853K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.8773/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.048, Cost 72.8731), compared with the national average of 83.1.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

71207 HIGHWAY 21
COVINGTON, LA 70433

Provider Details

NPI 1265506703
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/17/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

87.8773
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.048
Quality
72.8731
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

LOUISIANA HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES, LLC
COVINGTON, LA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$294

Largest payer

UROGEN PHARMA, INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 12,209 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

12,209
Total Claims
$853K
Total Drug Cost
628
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
24,456
Total Day Supply
701,418
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$694K
Generic Drug Cost
$153K
Opioid Claims
230 (1.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
530

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 279, 75-84: 247, 85+: 56

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
466
Levothyroxine Sodium
461
Atorvastatin Calcium
395
Omeprazole
347
Pantoprazole Sodium
319
Metformin Hcl
301
Gabapentin
289
Losartan Potassium
283
Prednisone
267
Meloxicam
247

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

General Practice Physician Overview

How SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD's 12,209 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PUROHIT.

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD's specialty?
SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in COVINGTON, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD wrote 12,209 Medicare Part D claims totaling $853K in drug costs for 628 beneficiaries.
What is SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD's Medicare quality score?
SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.8773/100 (Quality: 88.048, Cost: 72.8731). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD located?
SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD is located at 71207 HIGHWAY 21, COVINGTON, LA, 70433. Phone: (985) 892-6811.
What is SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD's NPI number?
SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265506703, issued on 11/17/2006.
Does SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $694K in brand drug costs.
Does SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD had 230 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.9%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD accept Medicare?
SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 12,209 Part D claims and 628 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD's credentials?
SURENDRA PUROHIT, MD's NPI is 1265506703 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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