Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Anderson, Infectious Disease Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Scott Anderson, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Anderson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Anderson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Anderson’s office at (225) 374-0082.
What languages does Dr. Anderson speak?
Dr. Anderson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Anderson typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Anderson 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. Anderson. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Vertebral Osteomyelitis
- Infected Spine Bone
- Spine Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4620: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, site unspecified
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Anderson typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Scott Anderson 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. Anderson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Anderson accept my insurance?
Dr. Anderson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 374-0082 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Anderson accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Anderson in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Anderson's office located?
Dr. Scott Anderson's Primary Practice
5247 Didesse Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 374-0082
What is Dr. Anderson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Anderson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114285293.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Anderson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Anderson
What is Dr. Scott Anderson's specialty?
Dr. Anderson is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA.
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.
Is this Dr. Scott Anderson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Anderson is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Scott Anderson accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Scott Anderson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Anderson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Anderson's office at (225) 374-0082 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Anderson?
Please contact Dr. Anderson's office at (225) 374-0082 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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