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Family Practice

Frederick D. Heard, MD

Works at hospitals in Shreveport, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Frederick D. Heard, MD (Family Practice) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Shreveport, LA. NPI 1972536068. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Frederick D. Heard, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
36Years since medical school (graduated 1990)
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group PracticeGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Frederick D. Heard work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Frederick D. Heard at 2 hospitals: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent…. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Frederick D. Heard see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Shreveport, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Frederick D. Heard's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does Frederick D. Heard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frederick D. Heard accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Frederick D. Heard?
(318) 675-5000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Frederick D. Heard's NPI number?
1972536068. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Frederick D. Heard works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Frederick D. Heard at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Frederick D. Heard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Frederick D. Heard as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice571 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Shreveport

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shreveport, LA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
Graduation year1990
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1972536068
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians