John Morgan Lyons, MD

Surgery

John Morgan Lyons is a Surgery specialist based in Baton Rouge, LA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(225) 769-5656Baton Rouge, LA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

John Morgan Lyons, MD has practiced surgery for 22+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (class of 2004), he has been practicing for over 22 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).

1 of 19 Surgery providers in LASee all Surgery in Baton Rouge22+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 1956dNPPES updated 2021-01-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

7777 Hennessy Blvd Suite 612, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Fax: (225) 766-6996
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

138

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

25

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

35

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $455

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.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Diabetes
43%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Arthritis
43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Chronic Kidney Disease
33%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Cancer
30%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Anxiety Disorders
29%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$690 received from industry

19 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to John Morgan Lyons's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2004

    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

  2. Board certified · Jan 13, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Taxonomy: 208600000X

Education & Training

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (Class of 2004)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816-6038

Differs from practice location

Virtual Surgery Care With John Morgan Lyons

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

Schedule a virtual visit with John Morgan Lyons for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Baton Rouge 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 Morgan Lyons

Dr. Lyons is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Baton Rouge, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (225) 769-5656.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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