Erica A Diggs, MD
Erica A Diggs is an Internal Medicine specialist based in New Orleans, LA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Erica a Diggs, MD practices as part of a group internist practice in New Orleans, LA. She graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5913dNPPES updated 2010-03-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.09%
Louisiana avg: 5.1 · US avg: 5.1
≈ Same as national average
5.09% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.7%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.9 pts)
Better than 75% of reporting doctors in LouisianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
55
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
90
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
452
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $25k
Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
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.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
29 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (Class of 1997)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Erica a Diggs
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Erica a Diggs for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to New Orleans required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Erica a Diggs
Dr. Diggs 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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Erica a Diggs
Practice Location
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Mailing Address
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
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