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Dr. Richard Witzig MD

Infectious Disease Physician

  •  Gender: Male
  •  Experience: 36 years
  •  Graduation year: 1985
  •  Sole propriator: No

About Dr. Richard Witzig

He is located at 4315 Houma Blvd, Suite 201, in Metairie, LA 70006. Can help patients with the following: Common Cold, Diphtheria, E. Coli Infection, Roseola, Sepsis and Strep Throat. Appointment can be made via the phone number (504) 455-4622. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 1 hospitals.

Dr. Richard Witzig - Address, Phone & Website

4315 Houma Blvd, Suite 201, Metairie, LA 70006

(504) 455-4622

Conditions treated

Dr. Richard Witzig , being an infectious disease physician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Richard Witzig .

Abdominal Pain
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Acute Pain
Anemia
Anthrax
Arthritis
Asthma
Atherosclerosis
Bacterial Vaginosis
Bladder Control
Boils
Botulism
Bronchitis
Brucellosis
Cancer
Candida Auris
Cat Scratch Disease
Cellulitis
Chagas Disease
Chest Pain
Chickenpox
Chlamydia
Cholecystitis
Cholera
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Rhinitis
Common Cold
Constipation
Coronavirus
Cryptococcosis
Cystitis
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Dengue Fever
Diarrhea
Diphtheria
E. Coli Infection
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever
Edema
Encephalitis
Endocarditis
Epididymitis
Fever
Fifth Disease
Food Poisoning
Gangrene
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
General Care
Genital Herpes
Giardiasis
Gonorrhea
Guinea Worm Disease
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)
Headache
Heart Disease
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Hepatitis A (HAV)
Hepatitis B (HBV)
Hepatitis C (HCV)
Herpes Simplex Virus
Hiatal Hernia
High Blood Pressure
Histoplasmosis
Hot Flashes
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Hyperlipidemia
Hyponatremia
Impetigo
Infectious Diseases
Infectious Mononucleosis
Influenza
Inguinal Hernia
Leishmaniasis
Leprosy
Leptospirosis
Listeriosis
Lyme Disease
Mad Cow Disease
Malaria
Measles
Meningitis
Migraine
Mumps
Nail Fungus
Nausea and Vomiting
Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF)
Neutropenia
Obesity
Osteomyelitis
Osteoporosis
Peptic Ulcer
Pinworm Infection
Pityriasis Rosea
Pneumonia
Polio
Prescription Refill
Rabies
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)
Roseola
Rubella
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Scabies
Scarlet Fever
Schistosomiasis
Sepsis
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Smallpox
Sore Throat
Staph Infection
Stomach Flu
Strep Throat
Swine Flu
Syphilis
Tetanus
Thrush
Tonsillitis
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
Toxoplasmosis
Trichinosis
Tuberculosis (TB)
Typhoid Fever
Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
Urethritis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Valley Fever
Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF)
West Nile Virus
Whooping Cough
Yaws
Yeast Infection
Yellow Fever
Zika Virus

Medical Specialties & Taxonomy codes

Dr. Richard Witzig is a board-certified physician with expertise in multiple areas of medicine, including Infectious Disease and . Below is the official taxonomy classification for these specialties.
Primary Specialty Taxonomy Code
Yes Infectious Disease Physician 207RI0200X
No Hospitalist Physician 208M00000X

Licenses

State License Number
Louisiana 08457R
Louisiana MD.08457R
Accepted Insurance Plans* – Dr. Richard Witzig
  1. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana

*Note: Insurance coverage may vary. Please call the office to confirm if your plan is accepted.

Payments received

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Drug payment

Drug Amount
Cubist Pharmaceuticals $3,000.00
E.R. Squibb & Sons $28.00
Boehringer Ingelheim $25.00

Other

Item Amount
Promotional Speaking or Service $3,000.00
Food and Beverage $127.00

Spoken languages

  • English

Education & Medical Training

Graduated in 1985.

Dr. Richard Witzig - Affiliated Medical Practices

Metairie Physician Services Inc.

4300 Houma Boulevard

Metairie, 70006 LA

(504) 503-6791

Infectious Disease & Assoicates

4315 Houma Boulevard

Metairie, 70006 LA

(504) 455-4622

Van T LE MD

4315 Houma Boulevard

Metairie, 70006 LA

(504) 889-5248

Dr. Richard Witzig - Affiliated hospitals

EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL

4200 HOUMA BLVD

METAIRIE, 70006 LA

(504) 454-4000

Questions & Answers

Where can I see Dr. Richard Witzig ?

You can visit Dr. Richard Witzig 's at their office located at 4315 Houma Blvd in Metairie, LA 70006.

Is Dr. Richard Witzig affiliated with any medical practices?

Yes, Dr. Richard Witzig is affiliated with Metairie Physician Services Inc.. For the full list of practices see this list.

Does Dr. Richard Witzig see patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana?

Yes, Dr. Richard Witzig sees patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.

What conditions does Dr. Richard Witzig treat?

Dr. Richard Witzig treats conditions such as Common Cold, Diphtheria, E. Coli Infection, Roseola, Sepsis, Strep Throat. For the full list see this list.

Is Dr. Richard Witzig affiliated with any hospitals?

Yes, Dr. Richard Witzig is affiliated with EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL.

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