Doctor Profile

Cardiology · Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Robert J. Freedman, Jr.

MD · Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) · Tulane University School Of Medicine
1453 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP
Shreveport, LA 71105
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 53+ Years Practicing
2.9K
Medicare Patients / yr
34
Procedures Billed
53
Years Practicing
5
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Freedman

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Louisiana, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Freedman is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 71105, LA — the Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)'s office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (318) 681-4138 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Freedman Does

Dr. Freedman served 2,935 Medicare patients across 4,680 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 43% above the average Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) in Louisiana (2,048 patients across 239 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)1,162710
Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (J2785)688172
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)346309
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)27791
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)20469

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Freedman billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Freedman is affiliated with 5 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 5 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Alexandria, LA
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Rapides Regional Medical Center

Alexandria, LA
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Avoyelles Hospital

Marksville, LA
Rating not available

Oakdale Community Hospital

Oakdale, LA
Rating not available

Riverland Medical Center

Ferriday, LA
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Freedman practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Freedman offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 1453 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, Shreveport, LA 71105
Phone: (318) 681-4138

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

22 min

Average commute time in this zip · 92% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

62.9223

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Cardiology Doctors near 71105, LA

If Dr. Freedman isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest cardiology doctors near 71105, LA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Naseem A. JaffraniCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)3.0K2.1 mi
Syed B. RizviCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)1.9K2.1 mi
Muhammad Asif MangiInterventional Cardiology1.4K2.1 mi
Muhammad Siddique PirInterventional Cardiology2.1 mi
Ray D. SmithCardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)4.7K2.9 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Freedman takes three steps:

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Robert J. Freedman, Jr.: Common Questions

Does Dr. Freedman accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Freedman is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Freedman depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 71105, LA →
Where is Dr. Freedman's office?
Dr. Freedman practices at 1453 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, Shreveport, LA 71105. Phone: (318) 681-4138.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Freedman accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (318) 681-4138 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 71105, LA to see available options.
Does Dr. Freedman offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Freedman as offering telehealth. Call the office at (318) 681-4138 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Freedman?
Dr. Freedman graduated in 1973 and has been practicing for approximately 53 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Freedman treated 2,935 Medicare patients across 34 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Freedman is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (318) 681-4138 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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