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Dr. Shane Prejean, MD
Houma, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prejean, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Houma, LA?
Dr. Shane Prejean, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Houma, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Prejean graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans. Dr. Prejean is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prejean’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prejean’s office at (985) 876-0300.
Where did Dr. Prejean go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
What languages does Dr. Prejean speak?
Dr. Prejean and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Prejean treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Prejean diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Prejean. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
What procedures does Dr. Prejean perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Prejean performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Prejean. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Angiography with Catheter
- Cerebral Angiography
- Carotid Artery Imaging
- Innominate Artery Angiography
CPT Codes:
- 36222: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral extracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Prejean accept my insurance?
Dr. Prejean accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 876-0300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prejean accept in Houma, LA?
Dr. Prejean in Houma, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
HealthComp
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Louisiana
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Prejean's office located?
What is Dr. Prejean's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prejean's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609141985.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prejean?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prejean
What is Dr. Shane Prejean's specialty?
Dr. Prejean is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Houma, LA. Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. Contact Dr. Prejean to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shane Prejean affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prejean is affiliated with Terrebonne General Health System, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Memorial Hospital Gulfport, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Shane Prejean accepting new patients in Houma, LA?
Yes, Dr. Shane Prejean is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shane Prejean offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prejean's office at (985) 876-0300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shane Prejean?
Please contact Dr. Prejean's office at (985) 876-0300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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