Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Heard, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Shreveport, LA

  • NPI 1659369106
  • MIPS 75.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2915 Missouri Ave
Shreveport, LA 711094327
(318) 364-2000
Mailing address
Po Box 731280
Dallas, TX 753731280

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 4, 2012
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #012806
Medicaid
LA #1146030

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659369106. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,618
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$55,335
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 466 113 $27
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 406 316 $35
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 186 146 $26
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 158 130 $33
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 105 69 $77
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 79 73 $11
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 69 66 $12
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 34 30 $66
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 31 11 $25
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity 28 26 $135

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Shreveport Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 161. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Heard's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Heard practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Shreveport, LA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Heard practice?
Dr. Joseph Heard practices at 2915 Missouri Ave, Shreveport, LA 711094327. Office phone: 3183642000.
What is Dr. Joseph Heard's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Heard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659369106, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Heard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (HCPCS 88112). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.