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Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD

(Dr. Joseph Gregory Lugo, MD)

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Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery

Medical College of Wisconsin

Professional interests include: transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), aorta surgery

913 E Kent Drive
Sulphur, LA 70663

(337) 527-3610

Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD is a cardiac surgeon in Deridder, LA specializing in cardiac surgery. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Health System.

Office Locations

109 W 4th Street
Deridder, LA 70634

(337) 494-3278

(337) 494-3240

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122 W 4th Street
Dequincy, LA 70633

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1322 Elton Road Suite P
Jennings, LA 70546

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1717 Oak Park Boulevard 2nd Floor
Lake Charles, LA 70601

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913 E Kent Drive
Sulphur, LA 70663

(337) 527-3610

(337) 527-6063

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

heart bypass surgery

In 2023, Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD performed more heart bypass surgery (CABG) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana.

Top 10%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures

In 2023, Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD performed more cardiac procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana.

Top 25%

By Volume:

carotid endarterectomy

endarterectomy

fully percutaneous transfemoral TAVR

inpatient hospital care

minimally invasive aortic valve replacement

neck surgery

transcervical subclavian endarterectomy

In 2012, Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD performed more carotid endarterectomy, endarterectomy, fully percutaneous (incisionless) transfemoral TAVR, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, neck surgery, and transcervical subclavian endarterectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Deridder, LA during 2012 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	26
cardiac procedures	74
doctor visit	12
endarterectomy	11
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
neck surgery	11
open surgery	52
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	52
vascular procedures	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Deridder, LA during 2013 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	36
cardiac procedures	104
doctor visit	12
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37
open surgery	72
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	72

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Deridder, LA during 2014 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	33
cardiac procedures	108
doctor visit	16
hospital care	38
implant surgery	16
inpatient care	38
minimally invasive procedures	16
open surgery	66
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	66

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	41

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	51
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Deridder, LA during 2015 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	28
cardiac procedures	56
doctor visit	12
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
open surgery	56
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	56

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	126

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	50
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Deridder, LA during 2016 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	24
cardiac procedures	48
doctor visit	40
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
open surgery	48
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	48

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	27
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Deridder, LA during 2017 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	69
cardiac procedures	178
dissection	12
doctor visit	107
endarterectomy	31
excision	12
hospital care	151
inpatient care	151
lymph node procedures	12
neck surgery	31
open surgery	138
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	150
vascular procedures	31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	17
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	50
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Deridder, LA during 2018 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	83
cardiac procedures	194
dissection	15
doctor visit	152
endarterectomy	19
excision	15
hospital care	156
inpatient care	156
lobectomy	13
lower extremity surgery	18
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	17
neck surgery	19
open surgery	143
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	158
vascular procedures	54

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	20
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	49
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Deridder, LA during 2019 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	55
cardiac procedures	214
doctor visit	141
endarterectomy	37
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
lobectomy	14
minimally invasive procedures	23
neck surgery	37
open surgery	124
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	124
vascular procedures	60

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	27
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	48
Dementia	18
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Deridder, LA during 2020 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	62
cardiac procedures	186
doctor visit	179
endarterectomy	26
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82
minimally invasive procedures	31
neck surgery	26
open surgery	124
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	124
vascular procedures	57

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	19
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	50
Dementia	16
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Deridder, LA during 2021 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	39
cardiac procedures	106
dissection	12
doctor visit	163
endarterectomy	28
excision	12
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76
lobectomy	12
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck surgery	28
open surgery	90
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	102
vascular procedures	42

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	19
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	48
Dementia	13
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Deridder, LA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	45
cardiac procedures	158
doctor visit	119
endarterectomy	22
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
minimally invasive procedures	34
neck surgery	22
open surgery	90
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	90
vascular procedures	56

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	12
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	45
Dementia	9
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Deridder, LA were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and inpatient care.

bypass surgery	45
cardiac procedures	129
dissection	13
doctor visit	86
endarterectomy	24
excision	13
hospital care	71
implant surgery	16
inpatient care	71
lobectomy	13
lower extremity surgery	18
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	22
neck surgery	24
open surgery	91
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	94
vascular procedures	44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	109
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	58
85 and over	12
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	28
Cancer	17
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed residency at University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Residency: University of Southern California (USC) Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lake Charles Memorial Health System

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue California, United Healthcare, Humana, IMA, Vantage Health Plan Inc., Other, Office of Group Benefits, Hmo Louisiana Inc., United Medical Resources, Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company, Meritain Health and Self Insured.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Blue California

United Healthcare

Humana

IMA

Vantage Health Plan Inc.

Other

Office of Group Benefits

Hmo Louisiana Inc.

United Medical Resources

Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company

Meritain Health

Self Insured

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. J. Gregory Lugo, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$5,719 Heart Valves $2,294	CoreValve Evolut $1,523	Aortic Stent Grafts $979	Mosaic $702	Cardioblate $50	Other $171
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$3,817 Transcatheter Heart Valves $3,035	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $659	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $110	$13
ABIOMED	$480 Impella $480
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$407 ENTRESTO $407
Medtronic, Inc.	$191 Mosaic $142	Octopus $32	Cardioblate $16
Other	$733 Myocardial Protection System $152	Circulatory Support $84	ONPATTRO $72	ECHELON ENDOPATH $36	LifeVest $35	Other $353

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$5,675
Food and Beverage	$5,581
Education	$90

Biography

Dr. Joseph Lugo is a specialist in cardiac surgery. He works in Lake Charles, LA, Jennings, LA, and Sulphur, LA. Dr. Lugo's areas of expertise include the following: transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and aorta surgery. He appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Cigna, and Humana, in addition to other insurance carriers. He attended medical school at Medical College of Wisconsin. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Southern California (USC). Dr. Lugo is professionally affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Health System.

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