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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shrestha, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Jishna Shrestha, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shrestha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shrestha’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shrestha’s office at (713) 791-1414.
What languages does Dr. Shrestha speak?
Dr. Shrestha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shrestha treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Shrestha 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. Shrestha. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Which procedures does Dr. Shrestha perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jishna Shrestha 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. Shrestha's office.
Does Dr. Shrestha accept my insurance?
Dr. Shrestha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 791-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shrestha accept in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Shrestha in Lafayette, 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 and Blue Shield of Louisiana
County of Kern (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
Medicare
SSM Health Care
State of Louisiana
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shrestha's office located?
Dr. Jishna Shrestha's Primary Practice
900 E Saint Mary Blvd Ste 207
Lafayette, LA 70503
(713) 791-1414
Dr. Jishna Shrestha's Practice 2
155 Hospital Dr Ste 100
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 703-3390
What is Dr. Shrestha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shrestha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568082931.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shrestha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shrestha
What is Dr. Jishna Shrestha's specialty?
Dr. Shrestha is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lafayette, 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. Shrestha to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jishna Shrestha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shrestha is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, East Jefferson General Hospital, Iberia Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Jishna Shrestha accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?
Yes, Dr. Jishna Shrestha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jishna Shrestha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shrestha's office at (713) 791-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jishna Shrestha?
Please contact Dr. Shrestha's office at (713) 791-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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