45 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Eschete, Infectious Disease Specialist in Houma, LA?
Dr. Mary Eschete, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Houma, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified. Dr. Eschete graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed her residency at Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; Confederate Mem Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Eschete is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Eschete’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Eschete’s office at (985) 873-5130.
Where did Dr. Eschete go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; Confederate Mem Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine Confederate Mem Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Eschete board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Mary Eschete, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Eschete speak?
Dr. Eschete and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Eschete treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Eschete 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. Eschete. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Foot
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Chronic Bone Infection with Draining Sore in Right Ankle and Foot
- Chronic Bone Infection with Draining Sore in Left Ankle and Foot
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Infected bone
- Bone inflammation
- Bone infection with draining wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86471: Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus, right ankle and foot
- M86472: Chronic osteomyelitis with draining sinus, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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
Also known as:
- Hazardous Body Fluid Exposure
- Infection Control
- Bloodborne pathogen exposure
- Infectious fluid contact
- Biohazard exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7721: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to potentially hazardous body fluids
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Impaired Glucose Tolerance
- Blood Glucose
- Prediabetes (Glucose Tolerance)
- Borderline Diabetes (Oral)
- Glucose Intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7302: Impaired glucose tolerance (oral)
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Which procedures does Dr. Eschete perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mary Eschete 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. Eschete's office.
Does Dr. Eschete accept my insurance?
Dr. Eschete accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 873-5130 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Eschete accept in Houma, LA?
Dr. Eschete in Houma, 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
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. Eschete's office located?
What is Dr. Eschete's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Eschete's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003856477.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Eschete?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Eschete
What is Dr. Mary Eschete's specialty?
Dr. Eschete is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Houma, 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. Eschete to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Mary Eschete affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Eschete is affiliated with Terrebonne General Health System, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Thibodaux Regional Health System 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 Mary Eschete accepting new patients in Houma, LA?
Yes, Dr. Mary Eschete is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mary Eschete offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Eschete's office at (985) 873-5130 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mary Eschete?
Please contact Dr. Eschete's office at (985) 873-5130 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mary Eschete have?
Dr. Mary Eschete is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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