Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Simon, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Covington, LA
- NPI 1760489892
- Accepts Medicare
- 36 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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1970 N Hwy 190
Covington, LA 704335158
(985) 867-8585
fax (985) 867-3644 - Additional location
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1415 Avenue F
Bogalusa, LA 704274340 - Mailing address
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Po Box 3370
Covington, LA 704343370
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 29, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1990 — 36 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #MD.021048
- Medicaid
- LA #1989487
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1760489892. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,892
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$176,696
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 679 | 293 | $77 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 443 | 207 | $116 | |
G0180 |
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | 268 | 125 | $48 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 143 | 138 | $111 | |
90970 |
Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) | 136 | 11 | $9 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 72 | 63 | $126 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 48 | 16 | $342 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 43 | 38 | $170 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 21 | 16 | $86 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 20 | 13 | $284 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$79
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 2 | $52.54 | |
| AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC | 1 | $26.18 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,702
Patients
270
Total drug cost
$22,596
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 187 | 31 | $1,981 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 183 | 30 | $1,194 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 154 | 29 | $1,639 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 145 | 23 | $868 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 124 | 29 | $1,723 |
| Donepezil Hcl | Generic | 114 | 15 | $1,340 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 111 | 21 | $1,772 |
| Memantine Hcl | Generic | 107 | 12 | $3,918 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 101 | 27 | $652 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 86 | 12 | $1,070 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Simon's medical specialty?
Dr. John Simon practices Nephrology Physician in Covington, LA.
Where does Dr. John Simon practice?
Dr. John Simon practices at 1970 N Hwy 190, Covington, LA 704335158. Office phone: 9858678585.
What is Dr. John Simon's NPI?
Dr. John Simon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760489892, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Simon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Simon accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Simon commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and (HCPCS G0180). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.