John Vu, MD
NPI 1841450780 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Slidell, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Vu, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Slidell, LA (NPI 1841450780).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841450780
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
709 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64493 | 72 | $122 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Second Level64494 | 71 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 67 | $90 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 63 | $124 |
| Destruction of Lower Or Sacral Spinal Facet Joint Nerves Using Imaging Guidance, Single Facet Joint64635 | 59 | $264 |
| Destruction of Lower Or Sacral Spinal Facet Joint Nerves Using Imaging Guidance, Each Additional Facet Joint |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,509 | 226 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 589 | 83 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 357 | 74 |
| Pregabalin | 111 | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 99 | 41 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 58 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,140 across 13 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
- 2008-06-13
- Last updated
- 2015-04-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Vu's NPI number?
- John Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841450780, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Vu's specialty?
- John Vu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Vu located?
- John Vu's practice location on file with NPPES is 105 Medical Center Dr, Slidell, LA 70461-5544.
- What is John Vu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Vu is (985) 898-7055.
- Does John Vu accept Medicare?
- John Vu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Vu's NPI active?
- Yes — John Vu's NPI (1841450780) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-04-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.