Dr Joseph S Heard, MD - Medicare in Shreveport, LA

Dr Joseph S Heard, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Shreveport, Louisiana. His current practice location is 2915 Missouri Ave, Shreveport, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 364-2000.

Dr Joseph S Heard is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 012806) 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 1659369106.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph S Heard, MD
2915 Missouri Ave,
Shreveport, LA 71109-4327
(318) 364-2000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph S Heard
GenderMale
Speciality
Experience Years
Location2915 Missouri Ave, 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:
  • Dr Joseph S Heard attended and graduated from in
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659369106
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/04/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID:
  • Enrollment ID:

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph S Heard such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659369106NPI-NPPES
1146030MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 012806 (Louisiana)Primary

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Joseph S Heard is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joseph S Heard, MD
Po Box 731280,
Dallas, TX 75373-1280

Ph: (318) 841-9532
Dr Joseph S Heard, MD
2915 Missouri Ave,
Shreveport, LA 71109-4327

Ph: (318) 364-2000

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