Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Gregory Eckholdt, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Vascular Surgery) · Covington, LA
- NPI 1649232133
- Accepts Medicare
- 39 yrs in practice
- Male
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1000 Ochsner Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 875-2828 - Mailing address
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1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1987 — 39 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #MD.019535
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649232133. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
198
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$93,116
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 43 | 43 | $133 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 29 | 29 | $16 | |
35301 |
Removal of blood clot and portion of chest, neck, or brain artery | 22 | 21 | $1,103 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 14 | 14 | $1,581 | |
35600 |
Harvest of arm artery segment for heart byplass procedure | 14 | 14 | $181 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 14 | 14 | $66 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 14 | 14 | $99 | |
99152 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 13 | 13 | $12 | |
33519 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts | 12 | 12 | $529 | |
33534 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 2 grafts | 12 | 12 | $2,068 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 18. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$3,396
Transactions
31
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | 24 | $2,162.78 | |
| ABIOMED | 1 | $1,029.90 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $119.13 | |
| Philips North America LLC | 3 | $54.29 | |
| LSI SOLUTIONS INC | 1 | $15.48 | |
| Kerecis Limited | 1 | $14.13 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
321
Patients
206
Total drug cost
$13,788
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | Generic | 76 | 72 | $580 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | Generic | 74 | 73 | $297 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 51 | 16 | $490 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 33 | 28 | $237 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 21 | 0 | $139 |
| Cilostazol | Generic | 20 | 0 | $970 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 17 | 17 | $175 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $10,797 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $102 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Gregory Eckholdt's medical specialty?
Dr. Gregory Eckholdt practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Covington, LA.
Where does Dr. Gregory Eckholdt practice?
Dr. Gregory Eckholdt practices at 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433. Office phone: 9858752828.
What is Dr. Gregory Eckholdt's NPI?
Dr. Gregory Eckholdt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649232133, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gregory Eckholdt accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gregory Eckholdt accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gregory Eckholdt commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508); Removal of blood clot and portion of chest, neck, or brain artery (HCPCS 35301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.