Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

John A. Kirkikis

MD · Gastroenterology · Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
1202 LOUISIANA AVE
Shreveport, LA 71101
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 41+ Years Practicing
715
Medicare Patients / yr
10
Procedures Billed
41
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Kirkikis

See which plans Dr. Kirkikis accepts

We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Louisiana, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kirkikis is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 71101, LA — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (318) 212-8946 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Kirkikis Does

Dr. Kirkikis served 715 Medicare patients across 797 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Gastroenterology in Louisiana (712 patients across 178 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)252240
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)245181
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)9492
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)6464
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)6258

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Kirkikis billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Kirkikis is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System

Shreveport, LA
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Shreveport, LA
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Kirkikis practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Kirkikis offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 1202 LOUISIANA AVE, Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 212-8946

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

25 min

Average commute time in this zip · 86% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

62.9223

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 71101, LA

If Dr. Kirkikis isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 71101, LA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Mardeli C. Saire MendozaGastroenterology<1 mi
James D. MorrisGastroenterology2541.8 mi
Naba U. SaeedGastroenterology1.8 mi
David A. ScottGastroenterology4911.8 mi
Sarav DaidGastroenterology1.8 mi
Qiang CaiGastroenterology891.8 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kirkikis takes three steps:

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John A. Kirkikis: Common Questions

Does Dr. Kirkikis accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Kirkikis is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Kirkikis depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 71101, LA →
Where is Dr. Kirkikis's office?
Dr. Kirkikis practices at 1202 LOUISIANA AVE, Shreveport, LA 71101. Phone: (318) 212-8946.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Kirkikis accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (318) 212-8946 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 71101, LA to see available options.
Does Dr. Kirkikis offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Kirkikis as offering telehealth. Call the office at (318) 212-8946 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Kirkikis?
Dr. Kirkikis graduated in 1985 and has been practicing for approximately 41 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Kirkikis treated 715 Medicare patients across 10 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Kirkikis is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (318) 212-8946 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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