In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Louisiana, Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD performed more removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), skin substitute grafting, and wound repair (e.g. stitches) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for immunohistochemistry (IHC) test, skin grafting, and skin substitute grafting that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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 10%

By Volume:

skin surgery

In 2023, Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD performed more skin surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

In 2012, Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD had a list price for ear biopsy, ear procedures, Mohs surgery, skin cancer removal, and skin cancer surgery 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD treated as a dermatologist in Shreveport, LA during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, lab tests and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	12
consultation	52
diagnostic procedures	179
doctor visit	1860
ear procedures	41
incision and drainage	12
injections	20
lab tests	468
minor procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1222
skin procedures	1222
skin surgery	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD treated as a dermatologist in Shreveport, LA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, lab tests and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	70
diagnostic procedures	135
doctor visit	1973
ear procedures	33
injections	48
lab tests	438
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1340
skin procedures	1340

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1637
Female	1581

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3018
Black	150
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1402
From 75 to 84	1161
85 and over	473
Less than 65	182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD treated as a dermatologist in Shreveport, LA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, lab tests and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	118
diagnostic procedures	135
doctor visit	2163
ear procedures	26
injections	15
lab tests	454
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1742
skin procedures	1742

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1688
Female	1662

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3113
Black	185
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1527
From 75 to 84	1114
85 and over	502
Less than 65	207

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD treated as a dermatologist in Shreveport, LA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, lab tests and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	124
diagnostic procedures	178
doctor visit	1970
ear procedures	26
injections	23
lab tests	333
minor procedures	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1353
skin procedures	1353
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	3640
Female	3096

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	6290
Black	292
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	90
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	3004
From 75 to 84	2304
85 and over	1046
Less than 65	382

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD treated as a dermatologist in Shreveport, LA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	102
diagnostic procedures	356
doctor visit	2071
ear procedures	43
lab tests	316
minor procedures	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1479
skin procedures	1479
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	36

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1823
Female	1599

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3206
Black	153
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1505
From 75 to 84	1201
85 and over	532
Less than 65	184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD treated as a dermatologist in Shreveport, LA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	96
diagnostic procedures	420
doctor visit	2064
ear procedures	35
injections	34
lab tests	353
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1451
skin procedures	1451

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1894
Female	1613

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3291
Black	134
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1553
From 75 to 84	1210
85 and over	556
Less than 65	188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD treated as a dermatologist in Shreveport, LA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	13
cancer surgery	44
consultation	26
diagnostic procedures	434
doctor visit	2205
ear procedures	29
incision and drainage	13
injections	40
lab tests	390
minor procedures	28
phototherapy (light therapy)	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1879
skin procedures	1879
skin surgery	57
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1895
Female	1662

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3325
Black	146
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1569
From 75 to 84	1269
85 and over	558
Less than 65	161

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD treated as a dermatologist in Shreveport, LA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, lab tests and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	105
consultation	54
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	2182
ear procedures	31
injections	37
lab tests	487
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2167
skin procedures	2167
skin surgery	105

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1999
Female	1646

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3392
Black	152
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	76
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1635
From 75 to 84	1309
85 and over	546
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD treated as a dermatologist in Shreveport, LA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, lab tests and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	13
cancer surgery	286
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	1897
ear procedures	31
incision and drainage	13
injections	39
lab tests	328
minor procedures	30
phototherapy (light therapy)	37
plastic surgery procedures	56
reconstructive surgery	56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2168
skin procedures	2168
skin surgery	299
tissue transfer	56
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	73

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1700
Female	1269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2785
Black	91
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	65
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1289
From 75 to 84	1109
85 and over	468
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD treated as a dermatologist in Shreveport, LA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, lab tests and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	13
cancer surgery	279
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	2046
ear procedures	43
incision and drainage	13
injections	38
lab tests	336
minor procedures	42
plastic surgery procedures	75
reconstructive surgery	75
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2221
skin procedures	2221
skin surgery	317
tissue transfer	75
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	104

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1770
Female	1348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2908
Black	108
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	78
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1392
From 75 to 84	1139
85 and over	476
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD treated as a dermatologist in Shreveport, LA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	17
cancer surgery	340
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	1943
ear procedures	32
incision and drainage	17
injections	53
lab tests	327
minor procedures	45
plastic surgery procedures	110
reconstructive surgery	110
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2206
skin procedures	2206
skin surgery	357
tissue transfer	110
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	138

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1745
Female	1288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2845
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	84
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1312
From 75 to 84	1149
85 and over	493
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD treated as a dermatologist in Shreveport, LA during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	537
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	1803
ear procedures	22
injections	51
lab tests	292
minor procedures	30
plastic surgery procedures	202
reconstructive surgery	202
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	2225
skin procedures	2225
skin surgery	553
tissue transfer	202
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	232

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1699
Female	1290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2811
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	78
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1308
From 75 to 84	1140
85 and over	473
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD treated as a dermatologist in Shreveport, LA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, lab tests and cancer surgery.

abscess drainage	13
cancer surgery	265
consultation	80
diagnostic procedures	166
doctor visit	2014
ear procedures	32
incision and drainage	13
injections	36
lab tests	376
minor procedures	29
phototherapy (light therapy)	36
plastic surgery procedures	110
reconstructive surgery	110
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1787
skin procedures	1787
skin surgery	242
tissue transfer	110
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	87

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1790
Female	1504

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	131
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	3082
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	56

**Age**
75 to 84	1175
85 and over	510
Less than 65	151
65 to 74	1458

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steven Cooper Heard, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	11
Dementia	9

Education & Training

He has a state license in Louisiana.

Licensed In: Louisiana

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$1,073 COSENTYX $822	XOLAIR $150	$100
AbbVie Inc.	$767 Skyrizi $496	Humira $157	Rinvoq $114
GENZYME CORPORATION	$505 DUPIXENT $505
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$501 STELARA $250	Tremfya $232	SIMPONI $19
AbbVie, Inc.	$352 Humira $311	Skyrizi $36	$5
Other	$3,256 TALTZ $259	EUCRISA $257	ADBRY $236	SEYSARA $173	Cloderm Cream $157	Other $2,174

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,879
Education	$426
Consulting Fee	$150

Biography

Dr. Steven Heard is a specialist in dermatology (skin disorders) in Shreveport, LA. He studied medicine at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport.

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