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DR. JOHN PHILIP EPLING M.D.
NPI 1871786137
Counselor - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) in Shreveport, LA

Active since August 21, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Jun 1, 2028
2303 LINE AVE, SHREVEPORT, LA 71104(318) 222-3333(318) 222-3377 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. John Philip Epling M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOHN PHILIP EPLING M.D. (NPI 1871786137) is an individual addiction (substance use disorder) provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD008850) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He has opted out of Medicare through June 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871786137
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy101YA0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN PHILIP EPLINGCredential: M.D.
Location Address2303 LINE AVEShreveport, LA 71104-2130
Mailing Address2303 Line AveShreveport, LA 71104-2130 · (318) 222-3333 · Fax (318) 222-3377
Phone(318) 222-3333
Fax(318) 222-3377
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2007
✔ NPI 1871786137 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YA0400X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD008850
2303 LINE AVE, Shreveport, LA 71104
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. John Philip Epling M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from June 1, 2016 through June 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJune 1, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJune 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

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 Epling's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Epling is 1871786137. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2007.

Where is John Epling located?

John Epling practices at 2303 Line Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104. The listed phone number is (318) 222-3333.

What is John Epling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Addiction (Substance Use Disorder), with taxonomy code 101YA0400X.

Is John Epling enrolled in Medicare?

No. John Epling has opted out of Medicare through June 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Epling was last updated on August 21, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.