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
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.
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
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
78
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumeData 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.
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.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$684 received from industry
29 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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.
Graduated medical school · 1979
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Curtis a. Prejean
Practice Location
2751 Albert L. Bicknell Dr. Suite 5c, Shreveport, LA 71103-3920
Mailing Address
2751 Albert L. Bicknell Dr. Suite 5c, Shreveport, LA 71103-3920
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