John Linson, OD
NPI 1326098880 · Optometrist · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Linson, OD is a Optometrist provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1326098880).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326098880
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OD 1088-237T (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
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
818 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 360 | $70 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 91 | $23 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 91 | $62 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 69 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 60 | $91 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 50 | $20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 469 | 105 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 131 | 98 |
| Timolol Maleate | 95 | 29 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 70 | 23 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 56 | 17 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 49 | 34 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 49 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$113 across 1 record (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
- 2006-05-12
- Last updated
- 2010-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Linson's NPI number?
- John Linson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326098880, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Linson's specialty?
- John Linson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is John Linson located?
- John Linson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433-8107.
- What is John Linson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Linson is (985) 875-2828.
- Does John Linson accept Medicare?
- John Linson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Linson's NPI active?
- Yes — John Linson's NPI (1326098880) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.