Lester J Prats, MD - Medicare Urology in New Orleans, LA

Lester J Prats, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 842-4000.

Lester J Prats is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.016266) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1538115886.

Contact Information

Lester J Prats, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
(504) 842-4000
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameLester J Prats
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience43 Years
Location1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Lester J Prats attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538115886
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/13/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981610417
  • Enrollment ID: I20060221000707

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Lester J Prats such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538115886NPI-NPPES
1345334MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology MD.016266 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital
Ochsner Medical Center-kennerKenner, LAHospital
St Bernard Parish HospitalChalmette, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192403

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Lester J Prats allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Lester J Prats is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Lester J Prats, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Lester J Prats, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000

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