Lekha S. Hota, MD
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Lekha S. Hota is an Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery specialist based in New Orleans, LA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 26 years in obstetrics & gynecology, Lekha S. Hota, MD is a long-established urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery specialist in New Orleans. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 26 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4429 Clara St, New Orleans, LA 70115-6902
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better50.3%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-32.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
104
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
162
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
467
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $164k
Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$476 received from industry
18 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Lekha S. Hota's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 25, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
A subspecialist in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery is a physician in Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology who, by virtue of education and training, is prepared to provide consultation and comprehensive management of women with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Comprehensive management includes those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with these conditions and complications resulting from them.
Taxonomy: 207VF0040X
Mailing address
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Differs from practice location
Virtual Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Care With Lekha S. Hota
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lekha S. Hota for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New Orleans required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lekha S. Hota
Dr. Hota is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New Orleans, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (504) 842-9618.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lekha S. Hota
Practice Location
4429 Clara St, New Orleans, LA 70115-6902
Mailing Address
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
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