JOHN T HONTZAS M.D.
NPI 1629011150
Anesthesiology in Jackson, MS

Q: What is John Hontzas's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Hontzas is 1629011150. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2006.

Q: What is John Hontzas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Hontzas was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.

Active since June 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

971 LAKELAND DR, SUITE 202, JACKSON, MS 39216(601) 362-1990 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About John T Hontzas M.d. NPPES

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

JOHN T HONTZAS M.D. (NPI 1629011150) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Jackson, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (16460) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Dominic-jackson Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629011150

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameJOHN T HONTZASCredential: M.D.

Location Address971 LAKELAND DR, SUITE 202Jackson, MS 39216-4643

Mailing Address971 Lakeland Dr, Suite 202Jackson, MS 39216-4643 · (601) 362-1990

Phone(601) 362-1990

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateJune 13, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1629011150 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in MS · 16460

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

971 LAKELAND DR, Jackson, MS 39216

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid00126039MS

Medicare UPINH68045MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Plan, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

John T Hontzas 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 ID1153313770

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040401001310

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 19

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142

Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.

85 services78 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

57 services56 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

31 services31 patients

Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145

Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).

27 services25 patients

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

25 services24 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

20 services20 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450

This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.

20 services16 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840

Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.

19 services19 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

19 services19 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 00410

Anesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.

18 services18 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum 00902

Anesthesia for procedures on the anus and rectum ensures comfort during medical procedures. It involves the administration of medication to numb the area or induce sleep, so you don't feel pain or discomfort. This helps doctors perform necessary procedures smoothly and effectively.

17 services17 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910

Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.

16 services16 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

16 services16 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400

Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

14 services14 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

14 services14 patients

Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance 64488

This procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic into the abdominal wall to manage pain. It's carried out on both sides of the abdomen using imaging guidance for precision. This helps numb the area, providing relief from discomfort.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140

Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jackson, MS

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number250048

Location969 Lakeland DrJackson, MS 39216 · Hinds County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…

100%53 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pre-operative OSA assessment

Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

100%66 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

BEN W. SEALE, M.D., PLLC

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)

971 LAKELAND DR, SUITE 450
JACKSON, MS 39216

Hinds County (601) 948-5158

EDWIN P SUDDUTH M.D.

Anesthesiology

971 LAKELAND DR, SUITE 202
JACKSON, MS 39216

Hinds County (601) 362-1990

JACKSON GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY PLLC

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)

971 LAKELAND DR, STE 750
JACKSON, MS 39216

Hinds County (601) 987-3033

D TIMOTHY CANNON M.D.

Specialist

971 LAKELAND DR, SUITE 1052
JACKSON, MS 39216

Hinds County (601) 981-9503

JAMIE DOUGLAS MCCOLLUM M.D.

Anesthesiology

971 LAKELAND DR, SUIITE 202
JACKSON, MS 39216

Hinds County (601) 362-1990

DAVID WESTBROOK M.D.

Specialist

971 LAKELAND DR, SUITE 1052
JACKSON, MS 39216

Hinds County (601) 981-9503

MS. JACQUELINE M. ROBINSON MS, CCC-A; F/AAA

Audiologist

971 LAKELAND DR, SUITE 854
JACKSON, MS 39216

Hinds County (601) 981-2825

MRS. KRISTIE CALLAHAN FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

971 LAKELAND DR, SUITE 557
JACKSON, MS 39216

Hinds County (601) 200-4560

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 Hontzas's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Hontzas is 1629011150. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2006.

Where is John Hontzas located?

John Hontzas practices at 971 Lakeland Dr Suite 202, Jackson, MS 39216. The listed phone number is (601) 362-1990.

What is John Hontzas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is John Hontzas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Hontzas 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.

What insurance does John Hontzas accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list John Hontzas 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 Hontzas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Hontzas is affiliated with St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Hontzas was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.