John Wells, M.D.
NPI 1265630685 · Psychiatry Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Wells, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1265630685).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265630685
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 203515 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
170 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 66 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 47 | $93 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 45 | $62 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 12 | $109 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$109 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 266 | 45 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 222 | 34 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 190 | 37 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 184 | 37 |
| Clonazepam | 180 | 22 |
| Mirtazapine | 176 | 33 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-06
- Last updated
- 2021-04-29
- Certified
- 2021-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Wells's NPI number?
- John Wells's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265630685, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Wells's specialty?
- John Wells is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Wells located?
- John Wells's practice location on file with NPPES is 1542 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112-2865.
- What is John Wells's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Wells is (504) 568-6004.
- Does John Wells accept Medicare?
- John Wells is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Wells's NPI active?
- Yes — John Wells's NPI (1265630685) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.