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- 71207 Highway 21, Covington, LA 70433
About Dr. Purohit
Sunil K. Purohit, MD practices urology in Covington, LA. Sunil is a 1995 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Medicare claims data shows Sunil provided 5,593 services to 4,159 patients. The services billed most often include automated urinalysis test, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578637021.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (985) 892-6811
- Email not available
Practice Locations
71207 HIGHWAY 21
Covington, LA 70433
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,593 services · 4,159 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
471 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Dilation of urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52281 |
112 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
110 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area | Procedure | 52005 |
67 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies | Procedure | 51728 |
60 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant | Procedure | 52442 |
38 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
36 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrode array | Procedure | 64561 |
35 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
356 | More than most peers in Urology |
| X-ray of abdomen, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 74021 |
212 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other urologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other urologists in Covington 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Purohit specialize in?
Dr. Purohit is an urologist in Covington, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Purohit located?
Dr. Purohit is listed at 71207 Highway 21, Covington, LA 70433. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Purohit's phone number?
The number on file is (985) 892-6811. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Purohit?
Dr. Purohit's National Provider Identifier is 1578637021. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Purohit go to medical school?
Dr. Purohit attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Purohit have?
Dr. Purohit has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Purohit do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Purohit performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, dilation of urethra using an endoscope and electronic assessment of bladder emptying; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity and x-ray of abdomen, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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