John Lavo, MD
NPI 1851787071 · Otolaryngology Physician · Bossier City, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Lavo, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Bossier City, LA (NPI 1851787071).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851787071
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
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
11 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
851 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 | 227 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 160 | $83 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 150 | $154 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 97 | $43 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 74 | $162 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 51 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 104 | 59 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 71 | 39 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 56 | 24 |
| Famotidine | 37 | 15 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 35 | 31 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexamethbrand: Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone | 13 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$872 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
- 2015-04-14
- Last updated
- 2021-06-30
- Certified
- 2021-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Lavo's NPI number?
- John Lavo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851787071, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Lavo's specialty?
- John Lavo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Lavo located?
- John Lavo's practice location on file with NPPES is 2449 Hospital Dr Ste 440, Bossier City, LA 71111-1918.
- What is John Lavo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Lavo is (318) 212-7288.
- Does John Lavo accept Medicare?
- John Lavo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Lavo's NPI active?
- Yes — John Lavo's NPI (1851787071) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.