Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James A. Leithead Iii work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James A. Leithead Iii at 3 hospitals: Highland Community Hospital, Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital and Slidell Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James A. Leithead Iii see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including New Orleans, LA and Baton Rouge, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James A. Leithead Iii's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does James A. Leithead Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James A. Leithead Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does James A. Leithead Iii offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says James A. Leithead Iii offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for James A. Leithead Iii?
- (504) 702-3000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James A. Leithead Iii's NPI number?
- 1437473469. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James A. Leithead Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James A. Leithead Iii at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Highland Community HospitalPicayune, MS · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 250117
- Our Lady of the Lake Surgical HospitalSlidell, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190270
- Slidell Memorial HospitalSlidell, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190040
Practice locations
Addresses where James A. Leithead Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2000 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 702‑3000
- 2832 Burdette StNew Orleans, LA 70125 (504) 866‑2741
- 7777 Hennessy BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70808
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James A. Leithead Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group LLC644 clinicians in the group
- Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Faculty G447 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in New Orleans
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437473469 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians