Quick answers
- Does Lehman K. Preis Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lehman K. Preis Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lehman K. Preis Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 47 Original Medicare patients and 359 services for Lehman K. Preis Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lehman K. Preis Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1356346845. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Lehman K. Preis Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 47 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 359 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)132 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)130 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)45 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)16 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Diabetes34%
- Atrial fibrillation30%
Hospitals where Lehman K. Preis Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lehman K. Preis Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- East Jefferson General HospitalMetairie, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190176
Practice locations
Addresses where Lehman K. Preis Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006
- 4224 Houma Blvd, Suite 500Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 455‑0842
- 4228 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006
- 4228 Houma Blvd, Fl 3Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 503‑7003
- 4320 Houma Blvd, Fl 6Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 503‑4109
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lehman K. Preis Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC214 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Louisiana →
Other cardiologists in Metairie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Metairie, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1975 (51 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356346845 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians