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Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD

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Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (1979)

2751 Albert L. Bicknell Drive Suite 5c
Shreveport, LA 71103

(318) 227-9777

Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD is a cardiac surgeon in Shreveport, LA specializing in cardiac surgery. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 1979 and has 47 years of experience. Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD is affiliated with WK RED RIVER CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEONS.

Office Locations

2751 Albert L. Bicknell Drive Suite 5c
Shreveport, LA 71103

(318) 227-9777

(318) 459-1188

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In The News

“The Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center has named Dr. Curtis A. Prejean of the USC cardiothoracic surgeon group as the new medical director of its Cardiothoracic Surgery Program.”—"FOUNTAIN VALLEY", Los Angeles Times, July 2000

“Dr. Curtis A. Prejean of the USC Cardiothoracic Surgeon Group has been named medical director of the cardiothoracic surgery program at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center.”—"People", Orange County Business Journal, July 2000

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

fully percutaneous transfemoral TAVR

minimally invasive aortic valve replacement

By Affordability:

aortic valve replacement

heart valve replacement

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Louisiana, Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD performed more fully percutaneous (incisionless) transfemoral TAVR, and minimally invasive aortic valve replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for aortic valve replacement, and heart valve replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

heart valve procedures

By Affordability:

fully percutaneous transfemoral TAVR

minimally invasive aortic valve replacement

minimally invasive heart valve treatment

minimally invasive valve replacement

non-surgical aortic valve replacement

non-surgical heart valve treatment

non-surgical valve replacement

percutaneous valve treatment

transcatheter aortic valve replacement

transcatheter valve treatment

transfemoral TAVR

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Louisiana, Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD performed more heart valve procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for fully percutaneous (incisionless) transfemoral TAVR, minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, minimally invasive heart valve treatment, minimally invasive valve replacement, non-surgical aortic valve replacement, non-surgical heart valve treatment, non-surgical valve replacement, percutaneous valve treatment, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcatheter valve treatment, and transfemoral TAVR (through the groin) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2012 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	40
cardiac procedures	104
doctor visit	93
endarterectomy	11
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
minimally invasive procedures	15
neck surgery	11
open surgery	80
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	80
vascular procedures	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2013 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	38
cardiac procedures	76
doctor visit	70
endarterectomy	14
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
neck surgery	14
open surgery	76
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	76
vascular procedures	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	13
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	52
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2014 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	42
cardiac procedures	116
doctor visit	156
endarterectomy	13
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
neck surgery	13
open surgery	84
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	84
vascular procedures	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	14
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2015 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	51
cardiac procedures	130
doctor visit	140
endarterectomy	12
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck surgery	12
open surgery	102
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	102
vascular procedures	26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	32
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	53
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2016 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	44
cardiac procedures	140
doctor visit	121
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
minimally invasive procedures	26
open surgery	88
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	88
vascular procedures	26

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	16
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	47
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2017 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	30
cardiac procedures	100
doctor visit	80
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
minimally invasive procedures	20
open surgery	60
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	60
vascular procedures	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	12
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	45
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2018 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	18
cardiac procedures	82
doctor visit	62
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
minimally invasive procedures	23
open surgery	36
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	36
vascular procedures	23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	15
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	51
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2019 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	24
cardiac procedures	82
doctor visit	71
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
minimally invasive procedures	17
open surgery	48
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	48
vascular procedures	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	14
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	54
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	56
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	48
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2021 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	12
cardiac procedures	62
doctor visit	41
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
minimally invasive procedures	19
open surgery	24
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	24
vascular procedures	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	53
Dementia	25
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Shreveport, LA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	44
doctor visit	40
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
minimally invasive procedures	22
vascular procedures	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Shreveport, LA were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

bypass surgery	33
cardiac procedures	93
doctor visit	84
endarterectomy	12
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
minimally invasive procedures	19
neck surgery	12
open surgery	66
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	66
vascular procedures	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	112
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	50
85 and over	10
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	62

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 1979. He has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (1979)

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

WK RED RIVER CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEONS

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ABIOMED	$3,398 Impella $3,398
STERIS Corporation	$3,149 HARMONY IQ OR INTEGRATION SYSTEM 2000 AND 3000 SERIES $3,149
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$3,037 Heart Valves $1,627	Endurant $331	Mosaic $278	Valiant Captivia $243	Aortic Stent Grafts $152	Other $405
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$1,749 INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve $166	CARPENTIER-EDWARDS PERIMOUNT MAGNA MITRAL EASE PERICARDIAL BIOPROSTHESIS $153	Transcatheter Heart Valves $143	MITRIS RESILIA Mitral Valve $95	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $55	Other $1,136
Thoratec Corporation	$944 HeartMate II $642	MCS Multiple Products General $208	CentriMag $94
Other	$2,423 Mitra Clip system $347	Aorfix Flexible Stent Graft System $301	HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev $197	Surgical Planning $191	Absolute Pro vascular stent system $144	Other $1,244

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,676
Travel and Lodging	$7,023

Biography

Dr. Curtis Prejean is a physician who specializes in cardiac surgery. He attended medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport.

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2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD in 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Curtis A. Prejean JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

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