Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. Sunil K Purohit, MD
Urology Physician in Covington, LA · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1578637021
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Sunil K Purohit
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 71207 Highway 21, Covington, LA, 70433
Phone (985) 892-6811
Fax (985) 892-8767
Enumeration date Nov 17, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Oct 8, 2020
Taxonomy & licenses
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
About the MD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| P00266530 | Other | LA | RAILROAD MEDICARE |
| 1481203 | Medicaid | LA | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Sunil Purohit practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Covington, LA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Sunil Purohit?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Sunil Purohit is 1578637021, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2020-10-08.