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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mushatt, Infectious Disease Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. David Mushatt, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mushatt completed his residency at Med Ctr La New Orleans-Tulane, Infectious Diseases; Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Mushatt is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mushatt’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mushatt’s office at (504) 588-5263.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mushatt?
Dr. David Mushatt, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Mushatt empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Fungal Infections, HIV/AIDS, Orthopaedic Infectious Disease, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Orleans/LA community, Dr. Mushatt is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Mushatt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Ctr La New Orleans-Tulane, Infectious Diseases; Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Is Dr. Mushatt board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. David Mushatt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mushatt speak?
Dr. Mushatt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Mushatt treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Mushatt diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Mushatt. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Inflamed Jaw
- Jaw Injuries and Disorder
- Jaw Inflammation
- Jaw Bone Infection
- Jaw Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws
Also known as:
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Which procedures does Dr. Mushatt perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. David Mushatt may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mushatt's office.
Does Dr. Mushatt accept my insurance?
Dr. Mushatt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 588-5263 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mushatt accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Mushatt in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Medicare
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mushatt's office located?
Dr. David Mushatt's Primary Practice
1415 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 588-5263
Recognitions
Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards
Doctor’s Choice - 2025
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in 2025
What is Dr. Mushatt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mushatt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235222324.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mushatt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mushatt
What is Dr. David Mushatt's specialty?
Dr. Mushatt is a Infectious Disease Specialist near New Orleans, LA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Mushatt to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. David Mushatt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mushatt is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is David Mushatt accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. David Mushatt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Mushatt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mushatt's office at (504) 588-5263 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Mushatt?
Please contact Dr. Mushatt's office at (504) 588-5263 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Mushatt have?
Dr. David Mushatt is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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