Dr. Joseph S. Heard, MD
- Medicare services, 2023
- 1,618
- MIPS score, 2024
- 72
- Affiliated sites
- 1
- Medical group
- 1
- Insurance carriers
- 16
- Practice address
- 2915 Missouri Ave, Shreveport, LA 71109
- Practice phone
- Call (318) 621-8820
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
The Delta Pathology Group LLC
Shreveport, Louisiana
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Dr. Joseph S. Heard is a pathologist in Shreveport, Louisiana
Dr. Heard practices at The Delta Pathology Group LLC in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Dr. Heard's NPI, 1659369106, was assigned on October 10, 2005. Dr. Heard graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1974. Dr. Heard holds Louisiana license 012806.
- NPI
- 1659369106NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- October 10, 2005
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (318) 621-8820
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 78
- Medical school graduation
- 1974
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Joseph S. Heard practices at The Delta Pathology Group LLC in Shreveport, Louisiana
Dr. Heard's primary practice is The Delta Pathology Group LLC, at 2915 Missouri Ave, Shreveport, LA 71109 in Caddo Parish. The practice phone is (318) 621-8820.
- The Delta Pathology Group LLC2915 Missouri Ave, Shreveport, LA 71109 · Caddo ParishPhone(318) 621-8820
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Joseph S. Heard is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Heard's primary practice is The Delta Pathology Group LLC in Shreveport, Louisiana. The medical group on file is The Delta Pathology Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Heard to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Joseph S. Heard's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Heard practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| The Delta Pathology Group LLC | Available with a free account |
| +1 more affiliated site | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Joseph S. Heard is one of 177 pathologists in Louisiana
Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology is Dr. Heard's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207ZP0102X. Dr. Heard is licensed in Louisiana.
Specialties and state licenses
- Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology, LouisianaPrimary
Pathologists near Dr. Heard
Counts of pathologists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Joseph S. Heard billed Medicare for 1,618 services in 2023
CMS data shows 1,618 Medicare services from Dr. Heard across 13 procedure codes in 2023. Medicare paid $43,734 for them. Every service was in an office.
Dr. Heard's Medicare services by type, 2022 to 2023
- 2022
- 2023
- Lab and pathology
- 2022: 2,7782023: 1,61842%
- Other services
- 2022: 462023: 0100%
Dr. Heard compared with the Louisiana median for pathologists, 2023
- Dr. Heard
- Louisiana median
- Medicare services
- 1,618vs 89681% above
Medians across 171 pathologists in Louisiana with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Heard's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2023
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Joseph S. Heard's patients have a median age of 38
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Heard's median patient age at 38, with 83% women.
Dr. Heard's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 38
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women83%
- Men17%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Joseph S. Heard scored 72 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 72 out of 100 for Dr. Heard for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group.
Dr. Heard's MIPS scores, performance year 2024
- 72of 100Final score
- 66.7of 100Quality
- 40of 100Improvement Activities
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Source: Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026
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Dr. Joseph S. Heard graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine
Dr. Heard graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1974.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Joseph S. Heard accepts plans from 16 insurance carriers
Dr. Heard is in network with 16 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Alliant Health Plans
- Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Elevance
- HCSC
- Molina
- +8 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Heard accepts, by number of carriers
- HMO11
- PPO9
- POS5
- Medicare3
- EPO2
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Joseph S. Heard's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Joseph S. Heard's NPI number?
Dr. Joseph S. Heard's NPI number is 1659369106. It was assigned on October 10, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Joseph S. Heard?
Dr. Joseph S. Heard is a pathologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (taxonomy code 207ZP0102X).
Where does Dr. Joseph S. Heard practice?
Dr. Heard practices at 2915 Missouri Ave, Shreveport, LA 71109. Dr. Heard's primary practice is The Delta Pathology Group LLC in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dmand AI also links Dr. Heard to 1 group practice or clinic.
What is Dr. Joseph S. Heard's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Heard is (318) 621-8820.
What is Dr. Joseph S. Heard's medical license number?
Dr. Heard holds Louisiana license 012806.
What medical group is Dr. Joseph S. Heard part of?
Dr. Heard is linked to The Delta Pathology Group.
Does Dr. Joseph S. Heard accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Heard billed Medicare for 1,618 services in 2023.
What is Dr. Joseph S. Heard's MIPS score?
Dr. Heard's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 72 out of 100, reported as part of a group.
What services does Dr. Joseph S. Heard bill to Medicare?
In 2023, Dr. Heard's most billed Medicare services were lab and pathology test (88341), lab and pathology test (88305) and lab and pathology test (88112).
Where did Dr. Joseph S. Heard go to medical school?
Dr. Heard graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1974.
How long has Dr. Joseph S. Heard been practicing?
Dr. Heard graduated from medical school in 1974, 52 years ago.
What insurance does Dr. Joseph S. Heard accept?
Dr. Heard is in network with 16 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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