Bryan Johannes Vekovius, M.D.
Ophthalmology (CMS) · Shreveport, LA
At a glance
450 Ashley Ridge Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71106-7228
Published activity: Cataract surgery · Melanoma (skin cancer) excision · Removal of skin lesions. View counts and coverage
NPPES record updated May 20, 2020. Public records can lag behind changes at a practice.
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450 Ashley Ridge BlvdShreveport, LA 71106-7228
Education & affiliations
- Medical / professional school
- Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
- Graduation year
- 1996
- CMS specialties
- Ophthalmology
Reported hospital affiliations
- Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center Longview, TX
- Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System Shreveport, LA
- Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Natchitoches, LA
- Northern Louisiana Medical Center Ruston, LA
- Willis Knighton Medical Center Shreveport, LA
Graduation year does not establish years in practice. A reported affiliation does not establish employment, current admitting privileges, or insurance participation.
Source: CMS National Downloadable File · Published Oct 15, 2026.
Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data · Published Oct 15, 2026.
Procedures in the public data
Reported activity can help you ask more informed questions about a practice’s services.
| Procedure category | Published Medicare activity |
|---|---|
| Cataract surgery | 1-10 |
| Melanoma (skin cancer) excision | 22 |
| Removal of skin lesions | 1-10 |
| Removal or shaving of skin growth | 26 |
CMS uses a one-year claims window with a reporting lag. Counts cover the Medicare activity included by CMS, not all patients. “1–10” is a published range. Volume is not a quality or outcomes score. Coverage and methodology
Source: CMS Utilization Data · Published Oct 15, 2026.
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Industry-reported general payments
Includes reported transfers of value, such as meals, travel, or consulting. Payments do not establish improper conduct or quality of care. Research funding and ownership values are excluded from this total.
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Reported purposes
| Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|
| Food and beverage | $3,036.90 |
Reporting companies
| Company | Amount |
|---|---|
| AMGEN INC. | $386.24 |
| MALLINCKRODT HOSPITAL PRODUCTS INC. | $261.65 |
| UCB, INC. | $259.59 |
| ABBVIE INC. | $258.12 |
| ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | $247.62 |
| ARGENX US, INC. | $217.30 |
| BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. | $203.60 |
| BAUSCH & LOMB AMERICAS INC. | $176.40 |
| Other reporting companies | $1,026.38 |
Source: CMS 2025 payments grouped by covered recipient and nature of payments · Published Jun 30, 2026.
Professional details: NPI, taxonomy & registry record
Registry details
- Primary taxonomy
- Ophthalmology (CMS)
- Taxonomy code
- 174400000X
- Enumeration date
- Jun 8, 2006
- Record updated
- May 20, 2020
More registry details
- Provider type
- Individual · Type 1
- Reported credentials
- M.D.
Reported taxonomies and licenses
207WX0109X
License reported: L023263 LA
207WX0200X
License reported: L023263 LA
174400000X · Primary
License reported: L023263 LA
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Practice location
450 Ashley Ridge BlvdShreveport, LA 71106-7228
- Phone
- (318) 375-3733
- Fax
- (318) 675-3734
Mailing address
450 ASHLEY RIDGE BLVDSHREVEPORT, LA 711067228
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