JOHN PAUL LONA MD
NPI 1114486263
Emergency Medicine in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since March 18, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8300 CONSTANTIN BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70809(225) 374-1410(225) 374-1616 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 3, 2025, Nov 21, 2023, Apr 4, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About John Paul Lona Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JOHN PAUL LONA MD (NPI 1114486263) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (330965) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lane Regional Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114486263
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN PAUL LONACredential: MD
Location Address8300 CONSTANTIN BLVDBaton Rouge, LA 70809-3489
Mailing Address5959 S Sherwood Forest BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70816-6038 · (225) 374-1410 · Fax (225) 765-9196
Fax(225) 374-1616
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBoston University School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 18, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1114486263 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 330965
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric Emergency MedicineTaxonomy 2080P0204X · License 330965 (LA)
8300 CONSTANTIN BLVD, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 17777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 2003BBaton Rouge, LA 70808-4300 · Phone (337) 534-0952
Location 22000 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112-3018 · Phone (504) 702-3000

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

John Paul Lona Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2567798887
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221024001877
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

8

Medicare enrollment records show John Lona reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 147 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
7777 HENNESSY BLVD, STE 6002
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 873 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
3600 FLORIDA BLVD
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 112 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1125 W HIGHWAY 30
Gonzales, LA 70737
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
6300 MAIN ST
Zachary, LA 70791
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1202 S TYLER ST
Covington, LA 70433
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 197 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
95 E FAIRWAY DR
Covington, LA 70433
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 159 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
211 4TH ST
Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 178 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
196 services192 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
120 services105 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
44 services44 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
38 services38 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Lane Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Zachary, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190020
Location6300 Main StreetZachary, LA 70791 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number190064
Location5000 Hennessy BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70808 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70809 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pediatrics
8300 CONSTANTIN BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
8300 CONSTANTIN BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Physician Assistant
8300 CONSTANTIN BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
8300 CONSTANTIN BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
8300 CONSTANTIN BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Hospitalist
8300 CONSTANTIN BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
8300 CONSTANTIN BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
8300 CONSTANTIN BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is John Lona's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Lona is 1114486263. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 18, 2019.

Where is John Lona located?

John Lona practices at 8300 Constantin Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. The listed phone number is (225) 374-1410.

What is John Lona's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is John Lona enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Lona is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for John Lona's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Lona reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Professional Emergency Physician Associates, LLC (Baton Rouge, LA), Our Lady Of The Lake Physician Group LLC (Baton Rouge, LA), Red Stick Emergency Group LLC (Baton Rouge, LA), Ascension Emergency Physicians LLC (Gonzales, LA), East Baton Rouge Emergency Physicians Group, LLC (Zachary, LA) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for John Lona's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Lona accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list John Lona as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is John Lona affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Lona is affiliated with Lane Regional Medical Center and Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Lona was last updated on November 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.