Gregory Eckholdt, M.D.
NPI 1649232133 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649232133
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- License
- MD.019535 (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
243 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 44 | $125 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 34 | $15 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 25 | $11 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 22 | $1,563 |
| Removal of Blood Clot and Portion of Chest, Neck, Or Brain Artery35301 | 19 | $1,016 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 3 Grafts33519 | 14 | $507 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 61 | 57 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 59 | 56 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 36 | 35 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 17 | 15 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 15 | — |
| Cilostazol | 14 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,396 across 31 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
- 2006-04-03
- Last updated
- 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.