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Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD

Accepting New Patients

(309 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2008)

4200 Nelson Road Christus Ochsner - Lake Area
Lake Charles, LA 70605

(337) 474-6370

Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD is a gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, LA specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2008 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Health and CHRISTUS Health.

Office Locations

401 Dr. Michael Debakey Drive 1st Floor
Lake Charles, LA 70601

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CHRISTUS Health

4200 Nelson Road Christus Ochsner - Lake Area
Lake Charles, LA 70605

(337) 474-6370

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

endoscopy

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

removal of lesion

By Affordability:

balloon dilation

EGD with dilation

EGD with esophageal dilation

endoscopic dilation

endoscopic esophageal dilation

esophageal balloon dilation

esophageal impedance monitoring

esophageal manometry

gastrointestinal motility tests

manometry

upper endoscopy with dilation

upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Louisiana, Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, endoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for balloon dilation, EGD with dilation, EGD with esophageal dilation, endoscopic dilation, endoscopic esophageal dilation, esophageal balloon dilation, esophageal impedance monitoring, esophageal manometry, gastrointestinal motility tests, manometry, upper endoscopy with dilation, and upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

By Affordability:

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Louisiana, Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD performed more EGD with biopsy, and EGD with lesion removal procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for therapeutic EGD, and therapeutic upper endoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

gastrointestinal procedures

upper endoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD had a list price for esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), gastrointestinal procedures, and upper endoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, LA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	69
inpatient care	69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, LA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	49
gastrointestinal procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, LA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	225
doctor visit	528
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	454
hospital care	138
inpatient care	138
minimally invasive procedures	454
preventive care	135
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	225

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	459
Black	105
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	41
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, LA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	403
doctor visit	648
esophageal dilation	31
gastrointestinal procedures	664
hospital care	219
inpatient care	219
minimally invasive procedures	664
preventive care	152
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	403

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	526

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	649
Black	159
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	423
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	53
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, LA during 2018 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	556
doctor visit	927
gastrointestinal procedures	722
hospital care	259
injections	18
inpatient care	259
manometry	12
minimally invasive procedures	710
preventive care	73
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	556

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	567

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	693
Black	136
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	438
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	49
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, LA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	25
diagnostic procedures	646
doctor visit	988
esophageal dilation	47
gastrointestinal procedures	856
hospital care	250
injections	18
inpatient care	250
minimally invasive procedures	856
preventive care	79
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	663

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	686

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	833
Black	146
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	552
From 75 to 84	289
85 and over	71
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	0
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, LA during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	16
diagnostic procedures	419
doctor visit	794
esophageal dilation	32
gastrointestinal procedures	522
hospital care	143
inpatient care	143
manometry	12
minimally invasive procedures	510
preventive care	46
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	419

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	511

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	637
Black	94
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	399
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	59
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, LA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	14
diagnostic procedures	641
doctor visit	822
esophageal dilation	34
gastrointestinal procedures	782
hospital care	167
inpatient care	167
minimally invasive procedures	782
preventive care	80
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	641

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	305
Female	642

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	794
Black	125
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	541
From 75 to 84	294
85 and over	59
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, LA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	15
diagnostic procedures	536
doctor visit	424
esophageal dilation	15
gastrointestinal procedures	638
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
minimally invasive procedures	638
preventive care	51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	536

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	460

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	571
Black	97
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	413
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	44
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, LA during 2023 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	18
diagnostic procedures	734
doctor visit	469
esophageal dilation	30
gastrointestinal procedures	873
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123
manometry	16
minimally invasive procedures	842
preventive care	56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	734

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	546

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	680
Black	98
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	449
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	61
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, LA were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

balloon dilation	17
diagnostic procedures	463
doctor visit	627
esophageal dilation	29
gastrointestinal procedures	613
hospital care	161
injections	18
inpatient care	161
manometry	13
minimally invasive procedures	607
preventive care	84
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	465

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD.

**Gender**
Female	445
Male	220

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	96
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	548
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	43
75 to 84	201
Less than 65	57
65 to 74	359

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2008. She completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ochsner Health

CHRISTUS Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 309 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nisha B. Patel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lake Charles, LA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$3,457 Humira $1,705	Mavyret $676	Creon $187	Viekira $147	Technivie $77	Other $664
AbbVie Inc.	$1,997 Humira $576	Skyrizi $441	LINZESS $376	Rinvoq $299	Creon $273	Other $32
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$1,405 XIFAXAN $839	Trulance $526	Uceris $21	UCERIS TABLETS $19
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$1,135 Epclusa $528	Livdelzi $111	$497
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$1,070 ENTYVIO $697	Dexilant $166	MOTEGRITY $129	GATTEX $26	AMITIZA $18	Other $34
Other	$10,419 STELARA $1,083	Ocaliva $1,032	Cimzia $628	XELJANZ $589	SUCRAID $539	Other $6,549

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$18,954
Education	$528

Biography

Dr. Nisha Patel is a medical specialist in adult gastroenterology. Patients gave Dr. Patel an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center, CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital, and CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital. She welcomes new patients at her office inLake Charles, LA as reported by Ochsner Health.

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