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Dr. Frank Bissant, MD
New Orleans, LA
30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bissant, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Frank Bissant, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. He has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Bissant graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Pediatrics. Dr. Bissant is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bissant’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bissant’s office.
Where did Dr. Bissant go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Pediatrics | Med Center La New Orleans Lsu
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
What languages does Dr. Bissant speak?
Dr. Bissant and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Bissant typically treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Bissant 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. Bissant. 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:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Intestinal Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral Infection
- Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Viral stomach flu
- Viral enteritis
- Viral gut infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
What procedures does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Bissant typically perform?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Frank Bissant 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. Bissant's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bissant accept my insurance?
Dr. Bissant accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bissant accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Bissant in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bissant's office located?
What is Dr. Bissant's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bissant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669467809.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bissant?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bissant
What is Dr. Frank Bissant's specialty?
Dr. Bissant is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near New Orleans, LA.
What does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist do?
A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments.
Is this Dr. Frank Bissant affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bissant is affiliated with West Jefferson Medical Center, Slidell Memorial Hospital, East Jefferson General Hospital 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 a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Frank Bissant accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Frank Bissant is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Frank Bissant offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bissant's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Frank Bissant?
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200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118