Gary Jones, MD
NPI 1164403382 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Alexandria, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Jones, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Alexandria, LA (NPI 1164403382).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164403382
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 014656 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
17,216 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 2,134 | $44 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, Each Additional Hour96366 | 2,046 | $17 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 1,623 | $45 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes99458 | 1,553 | $37 |
| Complex Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Each Additional 60 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99489 | 1,247 | $67 |
| Refilling and Maintenance of Portable Pump |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 248 | 66 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 61 | 36 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 19 | 11 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 16 | 12 |
| Valsartan | 16 | — |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$560 across 17 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-07
- Last updated
- 2021-01-21
- Certified
- 2021-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Jones's NPI number?
- Gary Jones's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164403382, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Jones's specialty?
- Gary Jones is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Jones located?
- Gary Jones's practice location on file with NPPES is 3311 Prescott Rd, Alexandria, LA 71301-3900.
- What is Gary Jones's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Jones is (318) 442-0106.
- Does Gary Jones accept Medicare?
- Gary Jones is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Jones's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Jones's NPI (1164403382) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.