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- 4300 Houma Blvd, Suite 303, Metairie, LA 70006
About Dr. Pretus
Based in Metairie, LA, Henry A. Pretus, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under vascular surgery. Henry graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1993. Medicare claims data shows Henry provided 226 services to 122 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. NPI 1982661997 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (504) 207-2222
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4300 HOUMA BLVD SUITE 303
Metairie, LA 70006
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Vascular Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Aneurysms
- Groin Artery Bulge
- Knee Artery Aneurysm
- Visceral Artery Aneurysm
Aortic disease
- Aortic aneurysm
- Torn Aorta
Artery conditions
- Buerger's Disease
- Pelvic Artery Blockage
Artery disease
- Cold Sensitive Fingers and Toes
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Narrow kidney artery
- Subclavian Steal Syndrome
Artery inflammation
Blood clots
- Blood Clot in Arm or Leg
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Long-Term Leg Swelling After Clot
Congenital vascular disorders
Dialysis
- Dialysis Access Problems
Digestive & abdominal
Emergencies
- Acute Leg Compartment Syndrome
Foot & toe conditions
- Blue Toe Syndrome
Leg & foot pain
Nerve & vessel compression
- Nutcracker Syndrome
- Popliteal Artery Entrapment
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
Skin & vein conditions
- Leg Skin Discoloration From Veins
Vascular malformations
- Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome
Vascular tumors
- Carotid Body Tumor
Vein conditions
Vein disease
Wounds & sores
- Arterial Leg Ulcer
Wounds & ulcers
- Diabetic foot ulcer
- Gangrene
- Venous Leg Ulcers
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Bypass surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Sclerotherapy
- Spider vein removal
- Varicose vein treatment
- Vein ablation
Amputation surgery
- Below-Knee Leg Amputation
Aneurysm repair
- Complex Branched Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
- Open Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
- Popliteal Aneurysm Repair
- Pseudoaneurysm Injection Repair
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
- Visceral Aneurysm Coiling
Artery procedures
- Atherectomy
- Balloon Angioplasty for Legs
- Carotid Artery Stent
- Leg Artery Stent
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mesenteric Artery Stenting
- Renal artery stenting
- Transcarotid Artery Revascularization
Artery surgery
- Groin Artery Plaque Removal
Blood clot treatments
- Pulmonary Embolism Clot Removal
Blood clots
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Catheter Clot Dissolving Treatment
- IVC Filter Placement
- IVC Filter Removal
Diagnostic procedures
- Temporal Artery Biopsy
Diagnostic tests
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Ultrasound Screening
- Vein Mapping Ultrasound
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Fistula Surgery
- Dialysis Graft Placement
- Fistula Repair and Declotting
Emergency surgery
- Fasciotomy for Leg Swelling
Imaging & diagnostics
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Peripheral Angiogram
Nerve & vessel compression
Nerve surgery
Vascular access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Placement
Vascular malformation treatments
- Vascular Malformation Embolization
Vein procedures
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Iliac Vein Stenting
- Pelvic Vein Embolization
- Varicose vein removal
Vein treatments
- Medical Compression Stocking Fitting
- Microfoam Vein Injection
- Vein Glue Closure
Wound care
- Surgical Wound Care
- Toe or Partial Foot Amputation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
226 services · 122 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
59 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
128 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
39 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other vascular surgeons in Metairie 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Henry A. Pretus specialize in?
Henry A. Pretus is a vascular surgeon in Metairie, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Vascular Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Henry A. Pretus located?
Henry A. Pretus is listed at 4300 Houma Blvd Suite 303, Metairie, LA 70006. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Henry A. Pretus's phone number?
The number on file is (504) 207-2222. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Henry A. Pretus?
Henry A. Pretus's National Provider Identifier is 1982661997. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Henry A. Pretus train?
Henry A. Pretus attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Henry A. Pretus have?
Henry A. Pretus has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Henry A. Pretus do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Henry A. Pretus performs procedures including removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Henry A. Pretus's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Henry A. Pretus. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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