John Hay Wells, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

John Hay Wells is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in New Orleans, LA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(504) 568-6004New Orleans, LA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across LA can see John Hay Wells, M.D. in person in New Orleans or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Tulane University School of Medicine graduate since 2006, he brings 20+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have mood disorders, hypertension, and anxiety.

1 of 94 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in LASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in New Orleans20+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 1850dNPPES updated 2021-04-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1542 Tulane Ave 2nd Floor, New Orleans, LA 70112-2865

Fax: (504) 568-6006
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

30

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

186

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,430

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $450k

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 Mood Disorders, Hypertension, and Anxiety Disorders.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
73%

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

Anxiety Disorders
73%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Depression
70%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

High Cholesterol
57%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Tobacco Use Disorder
57%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Schizophrenia
57%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Bipolar Disorder
43%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2006

    Tulane University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Apr 28, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 20 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 2006)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1542 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112-2865

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With John Hay Wells

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

Schedule a virtual visit with John Hay Wells for mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling — no travel to New Orleans 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 Hay Wells

Dr. Wells is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New Orleans, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (504) 568-6004.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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