John Couvillion, M.D.
NPI 1497762207 · Ophthalmology Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Couvillion, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1497762207).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497762207
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 021851 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
4,270 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,313 | $118 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 1,095 | $103 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 896 | $36 |
| Exam of Retinal Blood Vessels Using a Special Camera After Injection of a Dye92235 | 348 | $142 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 333 | $31 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 135 | $156 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 255 | 123 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 170 | 66 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 52 | 19 |
| Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprimbrand: Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim | 50 | 38 |
| Prednisone | 48 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 16 | — |
| Latanoprost | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$400 across 11 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
- 2006-08-02
- Last updated
- 2018-11-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Couvillion's NPI number?
- John Couvillion's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497762207, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Couvillion's specialty?
- John Couvillion is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Couvillion located?
- John Couvillion's practice location on file with NPPES is 10202 Jefferson Hwy Ste D, Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3183.
- What is John Couvillion's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Couvillion is (225) 768-8833.
- Does John Couvillion accept Medicare?
- John Couvillion is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Couvillion's NPI active?
- Yes — John Couvillion's NPI (1497762207) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-11-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.