Dr. Erika L. Diaz

Geriatrics
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 
On Staff At
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
17 Years of Experience

Ochsner Health
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 
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Overview

Erika Diaz is a Geriatrics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Diaz has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Her top area of expertise is Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Diaz is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year
2009
Specialties
Geriatrics
Licenses
Geriatric Medicine in LA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Female

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Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
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Magnolia Health
  • HMO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
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