Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Layher, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Athens, GA

  • NPI 1629076583
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 72.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2470 Daniells Bridge RD Ste 251
Athens, GA 306066192
(706) 389-3440
fax (706) 353-2205
Mailing address
Po Box 48089
Athens, GA 306048089

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 15, 2025
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #46692

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629076583. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,580
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$250,824
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 754 517 $120
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 505 353 $13
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 411 402 $65
93296 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 355 151 $20
93294 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days 246 101 $28
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 230 126 $168
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 215 154 $8
78452 Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 143 143 $73
93295 Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 137 54 $35
93280 Programming of dual lead pacemaker system 104 86 $73

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 208. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,696
Patients
1,525
Total drug cost
$1,196,283
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 717 201 $917,402
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 636 201 $11,873
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 532 179 $7,431
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 413 135 $6,603
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 395 134 $2,512
Carvedilol Generic 326 100 $4,910
Valsartan Generic 278 94 $9,311
Ezetimibe Generic 271 90 $8,711
Furosemide Generic 186 68 $1,069
Lisinopril Generic 183 65 $1,431

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Layher's medical specialty?
Dr. John Layher practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Athens, GA.
Where does Dr. John Layher practice?
Dr. John Layher practices at 2470 Daniells Bridge RD Ste 251, Athens, GA 306066192. Office phone: 7063893440.
What is Dr. John Layher's NPI?
Dr. John Layher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629076583, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Layher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Layher accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Layher commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.