Curtis A. Prejean, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Curtis A. Prejean is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Shreveport, LA with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: THORACIC SURGERY

(318) 227-9777Shreveport, LA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Curtis a. Prejean, MD has practiced thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) for 47+ years, working in group practice. A Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport graduate since 1979, he brings 47+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart.

1 of 7 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in LASee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Shreveport47+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6347dNPPES updated 2009-01-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2751 Albert L. Bicknell Dr. Suite 5c, Shreveport, LA 71103-3920

Fax: (318) 459-1188
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

78

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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 Ischemic Heart Disease.

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
75%

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

Arthritis
63%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Heart Failure
56%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Diabetes
53%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Chronic Kidney Disease
42%

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

COPD
42%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$684 received from industry

29 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 Curtis a. Prejean'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 · 1979

    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport

  2. 47 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Taxonomy: 208G00000X

Education & Training

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (Class of 1979)

Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Curtis a. Prejean

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Curtis a. Prejean for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Shreveport 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 Curtis a. Prejean

NPI records show Dr. Prejean as active with telehealth listed in Shreveport, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (318) 227-9777.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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