Curtis A Prejean Jr, MD - Medicare Cardiac Surgery in Shreveport, LA

Curtis A Prejean Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Shreveport, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Wk Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons and his current practice location is 2751 Albert L. Bicknell Dr., Suite 5c, Shreveport, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 227-9777.

Curtis A Prejean Jr is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 015075) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1790705010.

Contact Information

Curtis A Prejean Jr, MD
2751 Albert L. Bicknell Dr., Suite 5c,
Shreveport, LA 71103-3920
(318) 227-9777
(318) 459-1188



Physician's Profile

Full NameCurtis A Prejean Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiac Surgery
Experience45 Years
Location2751 Albert L. Bicknell Dr., Shreveport, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Curtis A Prejean Jr attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790705010
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/05/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840353397
  • Enrollment ID: I20090110000070

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Curtis A Prejean Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790705010NPI-NPPES
00A440980MedicaidCA
00A440980F94OtherCACAL OPTIMA NUMBER
330005226OtherCAMEDICARE RAILROAD PIN
00A440980OtherCABLUE SHIELD PIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A44098 (California)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 015075 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wk Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons09413634937

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameWk Red River Cardiovascular Surgeons
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639314271
PECOS PAC ID: 0941363493
Enrollment ID: O20090110000055

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Curtis A Prejean Jr, MD
2751 Albert L. Bicknell Dr., Suite 5c,
Shreveport, LA 71103-3920

Ph: (318) 227-9777
Curtis A Prejean Jr, MD
2751 Albert L. Bicknell Dr., Suite 5c,
Shreveport, LA 71103-3920

Ph: (318) 227-9777

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Shreveport, LA

Dr. Syed Adil Mehmood, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr, Suite 5c, Shreveport, LA 71103
Phone: 318-227-9777    Fax: 318-459-1188
Dr. Laurence F Hiller, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71105
Phone: 318-681-5000    Fax: 318-681-1969
David P. Hamm, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2751 Albert L. Bicknell Dr., Suite 5c, Shreveport, LA 71103
Phone: 318-227-9777    Fax: 318-459-1188
Dr. Lloyd Phillips, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 510 E Stoner Ave, Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: 318-221-8411    

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