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Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Royce Dean Yount Jr., M.D.)

(25 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (1992)

3715 Prytania Street Suite 400
New Orleans, LA 70115

(504) 897-8276

Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD is an interventional cardiologist in New Orleans, LA specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1992 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD is affiliated with Ochsner Health and Ochsner Medical Center.

Office Locations

2820 Napoleon Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115

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3715 Prytania Street Suite 400
New Orleans, LA 70115

(504) 897-8276

(504) 897-8336

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

stress echo

In 2023, Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD had a list price for stress echo that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

color Doppler echocardiography

Doppler echocardiography

electrocardiogram

spectral Doppler echocardiography

stress EKG

In 2013, Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD had a list price for color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, electrocardiogram (EKG), spectral Doppler echocardiography, and stress EKG that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care, inpatient care and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	25
cardiac procedures	338
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	12
dialysis access procedures	32
doctor visit	497
hospital care	516
inpatient care	516
minimally invasive procedures	12
stress testing	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	552
vascular procedures	305
X-rays	32

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	411
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	156
Less than 65	153

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	14
cardiac procedures	302
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	16
dialysis access procedures	24
doctor visit	480
hospital care	493
inpatient care	493
minimally invasive procedures	16
stress testing	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	450
vascular procedures	220
X-rays	24

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	331
Female	418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	431
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	128
Less than 65	168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	50
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	252
dialysis access procedures	37
doctor visit	424
hospital care	585
inpatient care	585
stress testing	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	373
vascular procedures	187
X-rays	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	738
Female	884

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	474
Black	1026
Hispanic	0
Asian	60
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	532
From 75 to 84	390
85 and over	242
Less than 65	458

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	50
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	15
cardiac procedures	255
dialysis access procedures	33
doctor visit	504
hospital care	544
inpatient care	533
outpatient care	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	384
vascular procedures	182
X-rays	19

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	530

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	547
Hispanic	15
Asian	30
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	139
Less than 65	228

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	48
Dementia	23
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	161
doctor visit	526
hospital care	483
inpatient care	483
ultrasound (sonogram)	257
vascular procedures	96

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	431
Female	543

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	570
Hispanic	19
Asian	26
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	160
Less than 65	217

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	44
Dementia	21
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	155
doctor visit	470
hospital care	403
inpatient care	403
ultrasound (sonogram)	260
vascular procedures	129

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	478
Female	663

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	496
Black	586
Hispanic	31
Asian	12
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	417
From 75 to 84	323
85 and over	178
Less than 65	223

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	121
doctor visit	398
hospital care	522
inpatient care	522
ultrasound (sonogram)	189
vascular procedures	102

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	520
Female	644

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	516
Black	580
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	471
From 75 to 84	315
85 and over	198
Less than 65	180

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	26
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	100
doctor visit	227
hospital care	251
inpatient care	251
stress testing	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	87

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	375

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	275
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	110
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	176
doctor visit	343
hospital care	198
inpatient care	198
nuclear scan	12
stress testing	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	142

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	262
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	81
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	150
doctor visit	387
hospital care	108
inpatient care	95
outpatient care	13
stress testing	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	138
vascular procedures	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	226
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	94
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	146
doctor visit	410
hospital care	117
inpatient care	117
stress testing	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	119
vascular procedures	11

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	200
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	75
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in New Orleans, LA were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

angioplasty	18
cardiac procedures	196
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	14
dialysis access procedures	31
doctor visit	424
hospital care	383
inpatient care	381
minimally invasive procedures	14
nuclear scan	12
outpatient care	12
stress testing	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	268
vascular procedures	138
X-rays	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	383
Female	501

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	464
Asian / Pacific Islander	11
Non-Hispanic White	366
Hispanic	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	241
85 and over	141
Less than 65	177
65 to 74	325

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1992. He completed residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (1992)

Residency: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ochsner Health

Ochsner Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 25 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New Orleans, LA.

4.8

Overall Rating

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Royce D. Yount JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$9,301 Resolute $2,430	Micra $474	STENTS $254	Pacemakers $125	Cardiac Diagnostics and Monitoring $17	Other $6,000
BIOTRONIK INC.	$3,164 Etrinsa $106	Bradycardia products $104	Passeo $69	Astron $22	$2,864
Medtronic, Inc.	$1,134 Abre $623	HawkOne $189	Resolute $155	Chocolate PTA Balloon $79	IN.PACT Admiral $79	Other $9
Trivascular, Inc.	$785 AAA Stent Grafts $785
Abbott Laboratories	$732 CardioMEMS HF System $233	Assurity Pacemaker $94	Pacemakers $68	Pacing Leads $65	Connectivity and Remote care $52	Other $220
Other	$2,748 LifeVest $268	Impella $178	ENTRESTO $156	OVATION $150	CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $143	Other $1,853

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,262
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$6,000
Travel and Lodging	$3,585
Education	$16

Biography

Dr. R. Yount is a specialist in adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. He works in New Orleans, LA. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Yount is professionally affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. His practice in New Orleans, LA is open to new patients as reported by Ochsner Health. He attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and then went on to complete his residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans.