33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mushatt, Infectious Disease Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
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 and 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, and 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Mushatt typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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
- T8459XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Mushatt typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Mushatt's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Louisiana
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealth Group
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Mushatt affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Mushatt has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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?A 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?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.