James Lusk, M.D.
NPI 1992772941 · Specialist · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Lusk, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1992772941).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992772941
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- License
- L04501R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
1,640 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 287 | $83 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 253 | $113 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 188 | $33 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 141 | $37 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 126 | $56 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 109 | $456 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 559 | 188 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 353 | 262 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 164 | 58 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 139 | 76 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 54 | 19 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 45 | 16 |
| Dorzolamide/Timolol/Pfbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 43 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$717 across 19 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
- 2006-03-08
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Lusk's NPI number?
- James Lusk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992772941, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Lusk's specialty?
- James Lusk is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is James Lusk located?
- James Lusk's practice location on file with NPPES is 451 Ashley Ridge Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71106-7229.
- What is James Lusk's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Lusk is (318) 222-5555.
- Does James Lusk accept Medicare?
- James Lusk is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Lusk's NPI active?
- Yes — James Lusk's NPI (1992772941) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.