Sonia Malhotra, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Sonia Malhotra is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in New Orleans, LA with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Patients across LA can see Sonia Malhotra, M.D. in person in New Orleans or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 19+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the New Orleans area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension and anxiety.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2663dNPPES updated 2019-02-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better41.75%
Louisiana avg: 5.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+36.6 pts)
41.75% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.3%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.5 pts)
Better than 89% of reporting doctors in LouisianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
24
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
62
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
400
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $16k
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.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
19 years in practice
Experienced
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Mailing address
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Sonia Malhotra
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sonia Malhotra for blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling — 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 Sonia Malhotra
Dr. Malhotra 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) 702-4200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3018
Mailing Address
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
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