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Dr. John Cefalu, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Shreveport, LA
- NPI 1659804979
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 77.3 / 100 · 2023
- 9 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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8731 Park Plaza Dr
Shreveport, LA 711055682
(318) 797-5848
fax (318) 797-5844
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2017 — 9 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 21, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2017 — 9 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208VP0014X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Louisiana #338490 · Florida #ME157022
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659804979. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,084
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$162,065
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 2,081 | 93 | $0 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 187 | 101 | $120 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 118 | 118 | $157 | |
64483 |
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | 106 | 77 | $310 | |
64484 |
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level | 105 | 76 | $141 | |
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 88 | 54 | $8 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 68 | 46 | $84 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 61 | 12 | $1 | |
64493 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | 41 | 22 | $243 | |
64494 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | 41 | 22 | $126 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 157. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$7,367
Transactions
110
Manufacturers
12
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 69 | $3,259.88 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 17 | $1,952.93 | |
| SurGenTec | 1 | $809.18 | |
| SI-BONE, INC. | 6 | $705.04 | |
| Vertos Medical, Inc. | 3 | $238.59 | |
| PAINTEQ LLC | 6 | $227.00 | |
| Curonix LLC | 3 | $78.44 | |
| SPR Therapeutics, Inc | 1 | $25.85 | |
| Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 1 | $19.03 | |
| Nevro Corp. | 1 | $17.78 | |
| Hologic Sales and Service, LLC | 1 | $17.56 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 1 | $16.11 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,058
Patients
458
Total drug cost
$16,019
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 234 | 94 | $4,851 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 174 | 69 | $2,337 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 120 | 45 | $1,749 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 90 | 33 | $2,174 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 79 | 33 | $245 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 61 | 31 | $1,542 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 53 | 42 | $525 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 51 | 35 | $117 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 51 | 28 | $442 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 48 | 17 | $1,085 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Cefalu's medical specialty?
Dr. John Cefalu practices Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Shreveport, LA.
Where does Dr. John Cefalu practice?
Dr. John Cefalu practices at 8731 Park Plaza Dr, Shreveport, LA 711055682. Office phone: 3187975848.
What is Dr. John Cefalu's NPI?
Dr. John Cefalu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659804979, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Cefalu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Cefalu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Cefalu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.