Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. James M. Mwakitawa-Mwatibo

Family Medicine
Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama
5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
Baton Rouge, LA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
8
conditions
Amedisys Home Health Inc. Of Alabama
5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, 
Baton Rouge, LA 

Overview

James Mwakitawa-Mwatibo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Dr. Mwakitawa-Mwatibo is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in LA

Hospital Affiliations

Ochsner St Martin Hospital
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc
Iberia Medical Center
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Amedisys Home Health Inc. of Alabama
5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James M. Mwakitawa-Mwatibo

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James M. Mwakitawa-Mwatibo?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James M. Mwakitawa-Mwatibo by calling their office at 337-470-3120. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James M. Mwakitawa-Mwatibo a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James M. Mwakitawa-Mwatibo is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James M. Mwakitawa-Mwatibo specialize in?

While Dr. James M. Mwakitawa-Mwatibo is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. James M. Mwakitawa-Mwatibo accept my insurance?

Dr. James M. Mwakitawa-Mwatibo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 337-470-3120 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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