John Lackey, MD

Specialist

Also practices: GENERAL PRACTICE

(208) 232-3103Pocatello, ID
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 58 years in specialist, John Lackey, MD is a long-established specialist in Pocatello. Trained at University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (class of 1968), he has been practicing for over 58 years. An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and ski...

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 37% of reporting doctors in Idaho
  • Uses generic medications more than 19% of reporting doctors in Idaho
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 2 Specialist providers in IDSee all Specialist in Pocatello58+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6877dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

500 S 11th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201-4835

Fax: (208) 232-0756
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.64%

Idaho avg: 6.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.5 pts)

2.64% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

81.6%

Idaho avg: 84.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Prescription Recipients

67

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,422

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $192k

Percentile rankings compared against 179 reporting peers in Idaho.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1968

    University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine

  2. 58 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SpecialistOther Service Providers

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.

Taxonomy: 174400000X

Education & Training

University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (Class of 1968)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

700 Canyon Dr, Pocatello, ID 83204-4840

Differs from practice location

Virtual Specialist Care With John Lackey

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with John Lackey for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Pocatello required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John Lackey

NPI records show Dr. Lackey as active with telehealth listed in Pocatello, ID. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (208) 232-3103.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.

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