John Hontzas, M.D.
NPI 1629011150 · Anesthesiology Physician · Jackson, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Hontzas, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Jackson, MS (NPI 1629011150).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629011150
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 16460 (MS)
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
453 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 85 | $61 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 57 | $64 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 31 | $133 |
| Anesthesia for Retinal Surgery00145 | 27 | $105 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 25 | $41 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 20 | $61 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Other Nerve Or Branch |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 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
- 2006-06-13
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Hontzas's NPI number?
- John Hontzas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629011150, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Hontzas's specialty?
- John Hontzas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Hontzas located?
- John Hontzas's practice location on file with NPPES is 971 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS 39216-4643.
- What is John Hontzas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Hontzas is (601) 362-1990.
- Does John Hontzas accept Medicare?
- John Hontzas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Hontzas's NPI active?
- Yes — John Hontzas's NPI (1629011150) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.