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Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology, General Practice and Gynecology

Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (1999)

Professional interests include: annual gynecological exam (well woman exam), endometriosis, colposcopy, and more.

505 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021

(212) 746-3200

Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG is an obstetrician and gynecologist in New York, NY specializing in obstetrics & gynecology, general practice and gynecology. She graduated from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology (61st Street).

Office Locations

425 East 61st Street 11th Floor
New York, NY 10065

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156 William Street 7th Floor
New York, NY 10038

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156 William Street, 425 East 61st Street 7th Floor, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10065

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NewYork-Presbyterian

505 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021

(212) 746-3200

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Some issues Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG can help you with:

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

In The News

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"https://weillcornell.org/news/hiv-and-women-7-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-and-others", Weill Cornell Medicine

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

breast exam

pelvic exam

In 2023, Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG performed more breast exam, and pelvic exam procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Volume:

Pap screening

In 2012, Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG performed more Pap screening procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in New York, NY during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	15
excision	11
gynecologic procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in New York, NY during 2013 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

breast exam	15
gynecologic procedures	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG in 2013

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in New York, NY during 2014 were gynecologic procedures, breast exam, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

breast exam	26
cytology	13
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	26
excision	11
gynecologic pathology	13
gynecologic procedures	37
minimally invasive procedures	11
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG in 2014

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in New York, NY during 2015 were gynecologic procedures, breast exam, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

breast exam	56
cytology	11
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	30
excision	14
gynecologic pathology	11
gynecologic procedures	70
minimally invasive procedures	14
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG in 2015

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in New York, NY during 2016 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

breast exam	81
cytology	17
doctor visit	63
gynecologic pathology	17
gynecologic procedures	81
preventive care	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	21
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG in 2016

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in New York, NY during 2017 were gynecologic procedures, breast exam, blood draw and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

blood draw	15
breast exam	113
cytology	14
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	91
excision	11
gynecologic pathology	14
gynecologic procedures	124
minimally invasive procedures	11
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	30
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG in 2017

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in New York, NY during 2018 were gynecologic procedures, breast exam, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

blood draw	19
breast exam	115
cytology	53
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	149
excision	11
gynecologic pathology	53
gynecologic procedures	126
minimally invasive procedures	11
preventive care	53
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	24
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	19
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG in 2018

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in New York, NY during 2019 were gynecologic procedures, breast exam, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

blood draw	22
breast exam	132
cytology	38
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	129
excision	12
gynecologic pathology	38
gynecologic procedures	156
minimally invasive procedures	12
preventive care	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	19
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	13
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG in 2019

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in New York, NY during 2020 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

breast exam	132
cytology	39
doctor visit	58
gynecologic pathology	39
gynecologic procedures	132
preventive care	39

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG in 2020

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in New York, NY during 2021 were gynecologic procedures, breast exam, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

blood draw	17
breast exam	182
cytology	68
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	42
gynecologic pathology	68
gynecologic procedures	196
preventive care	68

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG in 2021

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in New York, NY during 2022 were gynecologic procedures, breast exam, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

blood draw	24
breast exam	158
cytology	89
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	74
gynecologic pathology	89
gynecologic procedures	169
preventive care	89

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	14
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG in 2022

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	38
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in New York, NY were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

blood draw	19
breast exam	101
cytology	38
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	67
excision	11
gynecologic pathology	38
gynecologic procedures	101
minimally invasive procedures	11
preventive care	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	118
Hispanic	12
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	42
85 and over	4
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	89

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Cancer	16
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG graduated from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1999. She completed residency at University of London Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: obstetrics and gynecology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry (1999)

Residency: University of London Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: obstetrics and gynecology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

Weill Cornell Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynecology (61st Street)

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna - NYP, VNSNY CHOICE, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Oxford Health Plans, GHI, United Healthcare, Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP), Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus, AETNA, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare Empire Plan, Aetna, United Healthcare Compass, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst, Anthem, Mediblue (Senior), EPO, Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan, EPO/POS, *, WorldWide Medical, Aetna-NYP, Liberty, HMO, Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan, Amida Care, Blue Access, Blue Connection, Rockefeller University - Trustmark, PPO, CBP, Community Plan, Freedom, Metro/Core/Charter and CHP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna - NYP

VNSNY CHOICE

Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Oxford Health Plans

GHI

United Healthcare

Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)

Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus

AETNA

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP)

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare Empire Plan

Aetna

United Healthcare Compass

Affinity Health Plan

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Medicaid

Cigna

Fidelis Care

Healthfirst

Anthem

Mediblue (Senior)

EPO

Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan

EPO/POS

WorldWide Medical

Aetna-NYP

Liberty

HMO

Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan

Amida Care

Blue Access

Blue Connection

Rockefeller University - Trustmark

PPO

CBP

Community Plan

Freedom

Metro/Core/Charter

CHP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lona Prasad, MD, FACOG. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$34 NEXPLANON $34

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$34

Biography

Dr. Lona Prasad's specialties are general practice and gynecology. She practices in New York, NY. Her areas of expertise include sexually transmitted diseases (STds), colposcopy, and annual gynecological exam (well woman exam). Dr. Prasad is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine. She accepts several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare Compass, Anthem, and Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP). Her practice in New York, NY is open to new patients as reported by NewYork-Presbyterian. After attending Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry for medical school, Dr. Prasad completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of London.