Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Linson, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Covington, LA

  • NPI 1326098880
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1000 Ochsner Blvd
Covington, LA 704338107
(985) 875-2828
Mailing address
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 701212429

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 28, 2010
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #OD 1088-237T
Medicaid (2)
LA #1956627 · MS #00880186

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326098880. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
749
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$47,837
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 316 308 $72
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 94 94 $72
92134 Imaging of retina 74 74 $23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 65 55 $63
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 51 51 $89
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 35 35 $20
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 27 27 $89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 26 26 $64
92134 Imaging of retina 20 20 $23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 16 14 $93

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Covington Optometrist, average services per provider: 55. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$113
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Astellas Pharma Global Development 1 $112.81

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$113

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
940
Patients
302
Total drug cost
$76,474
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 431 96 $6,598
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 93 73 $1,282
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 84 23 $2,008
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 72 47 $2,566
Timolol Maleate Generic 70 21 $637
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 44 13 $44,115
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 36 12 $379
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 23 0 $5,544
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 20 0 $135
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 19 17 $247

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Linson's medical specialty?
Dr. John Linson practices Optometrist in Covington, LA.
Where does Dr. John Linson practice?
Dr. John Linson practices at 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 704338107. Office phone: 9858752828.
What is Dr. John Linson's NPI?
Dr. John Linson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326098880, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Linson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Linson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Linson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.