Christopher Mark Blais, MD

Infectious Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Christopher Mark Blais is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in New Orleans, LA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(504) 842-4000New Orleans, LA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Christopher Mark Blais, MD practices as part of a group infectious disease specialist practice in New Orleans, LA. A Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans graduate since 1994, he brings 32+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 27% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 32 Internal Medicine providers in LASee all Internal Medicine in New Orleans32+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1013dNPPES updated 2023-08-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Heart Failure.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+33%)55%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+20%)54%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+15%)45%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
38%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)37%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-12%)37%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1994

    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

  2. Board certified · Aug 14, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineInfectious Disease in New OrleansAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.

Taxonomy: 207RI0200X

Education & Training

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (Class of 1994)

Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Christopher Mark Blais

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Mark Blais for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to New Orleans required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christopher Mark Blais

Dr. Blais is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New Orleans, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (504) 842-4000.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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