JOHN BENTON LYON M.D.
NPI 1336208305
Specialist in Laurel, MS

Active since December 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
69.4/100
CMS Quality Rating
1431 W 10TH ST, SUITE 2, LAUREL, MS 39440(601) 649-2450(601) 649-0556 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About John Benton Lyon M.d. NPPES

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

JOHN BENTON LYON M.D. (NPI 1336208305) is an individual specialist in Laurel, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (17566) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Magee General Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336208305
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN BENTON LYONCredential: M.D.
Location Address1431 W 10TH ST, SUITE 2Laurel, MS 39440-2626
Mailing AddressPo Box 1965Laurel, MS 39441-1965 · (601) 649-2450 · Fax (601) 649-0556
Fax(601) 649-0556
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateDecember 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 21, 2022
NPPES CertifiedNovember 21, 2022
✔ NPI 1336208305 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 17566
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
1431 W 10TH ST, Laurel, MS 39440

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1705 Sawmill RdLaurel, MS 39440-3937 · Phone (601) 649-2450 · Fax (601) 649-0556
Location 22024 15th St Ste 5DMeridian, MS 39301-4130 · Phone (601) 553-2100 · Fax (601) 553-2104
Location 3450 5th Ave SWMagee, MS 39111-3960 · Phone (601) 649-2450 · Fax (601) 649-0556

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid000125873MS

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 Benton Lyon M.d. 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 ID749178416
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050610000060
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show John Lyon reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ophthalmology
705 SAWMILL RD
Laurel, MS 39440
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ambulatory Surgical
1501 LAKELAND DR STE 101
Jackson, MS 39216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
Optometrist
1185 HART ST
Canton, MS 39046
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Canton Vision Clinic, PA
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
Optometrist
728 E 15TH ST
Yazoo City, MS 39194
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 9 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 15

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
606 services387 patients
Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
475 services437 patients
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984
This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
192 services110 patients
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 92136
This procedure measures the shape and depth of your eye, specifically the cornea, the clear front surface. It helps in diagnosing conditions, planning for surgeries, or fitting contact lenses. It's non-invasive and painless.
179 services115 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
165 services161 patients
Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye 68841
This procedure involves placing a small implant into your tear duct. The implant slowly releases medication to your eye, helping manage conditions like dry eyes or glaucoma. It's a simple, quick procedure typically performed under local anesthesia.
99 services56 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Magee General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Magee, MS
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250124
Location300 3rd Ave SEMagee, MS 39111 · Simpson County
Emergency services

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

69.4/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality40
Improvement Activities40
Cost78.02

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Frames, purchases V2020
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
3 suppliers22 claims22 services$56.74 avg. paid by Medicare
Spherocylinder, bifocal, plano to plus or minus 4.00d sphere, .12 to 2.00d cylinder, per lens V2203
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
2 suppliers16 claims29 services$32.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

Optometrist
1431 W 10TH ST
LAUREL, MS 39440
Optometrist
1431 W 10TH ST
LAUREL, MS 39440

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 Lyon's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Lyon is 1336208305. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 6, 2006.

Where is John Lyon located?

John Lyon practices at 1431 W 10th St Suite 2, Laurel, MS 39440. The listed phone number is (601) 649-2450.

What is John Lyon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is John Lyon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Lyon 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 Lyon's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Lyon reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Advanced Vision Center PLLC (Laurel, MS), Eyecare Surgery Center, LLC (Jackson, MS), Canton Vision Clinic, P.A. (Canton, MS) and Professional Eyecare Associates Of Yazoo City, PA (Yazoo City, MS). 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 Lyon's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Lyon accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 4 other insurers list John Lyon 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 Lyon affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Lyon is affiliated with Magee General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Lyon was last updated on November 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.