Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
Covington, LA 

Overview

Dr. Peter Blessey earned his medical degree from LSU Medical School in New Orleans and completed his internship and residency at the University of Florida. He completed his fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Virginia. Dr. Blessey practices at Ochsner Health Center - Covington.

Dr. Blessey is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Graduate Institution

LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans, MD, 1996

Specialties

Sports Medicine

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in LA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowships

The University of Virginia Health System, Sports Medicine
Year Completed: 2002

Hospital Affiliations

St Tammany Parish Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center Acute

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
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
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

Ochsner Health Center - Covington
1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter B. Blessey

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter B. Blessey?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter B. Blessey by calling their office at 985-875-2828. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Peter B. Blessey a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter B. Blessey is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. Peter B. Blessey specialize in?

While Dr. Peter B. Blessey is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Tendinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.

Does Dr. Peter B. Blessey accept my insurance?

Dr. Peter B. Blessey accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 985-875-2828 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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