John Evans, M.D.
NPI 1851681217 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Evans, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1851681217).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851681217
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- 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
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
165 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 | 42 | $129 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 35 | $175 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 22 | $1,613 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 18 | $15 |
| Exclusion of Appendage of Left Upper Chamber of Heart Performed During Other Procedure on Chest33268 | 17 | $124 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$322 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35249-1900Phone: (205) 934-3065
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-04-19
- Last updated
- 2019-11-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Evans's NPI number?
- John Evans's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851681217, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Evans's specialty?
- John Evans is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Evans located?
- John Evans's practice location on file with NPPES is 1453 E Bert Koun Loop, Shreveport, LA 71105-6800.
- What is John Evans's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Evans is (318) 681-1968.
- Does John Evans accept Medicare?
- John Evans is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Evans's NPI active?
- Yes — John Evans's NPI (1851681217) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.