Maria Jose Suarez Bohorquez, MD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Maria Jose Suarez Bohorquez is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Slidell, LA with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Maria Jose Suarez Bohorquez, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Slidell, LA in independent practice. With 16+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Slidell area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1051 Gause Blvd Ste 290, Slidell, LA 70458-2900
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better74.7%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
188
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
112
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
655
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $512k
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ 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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — 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 (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.5k received from industry
70 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Maria Jose Suarez Bohorquez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 8, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
16 years in practice
Experienced
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
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Maria Jose Suarez Bohorquez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Maria Jose Suarez Bohorquez for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Slidell 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 Maria Jose Suarez Bohorquez
Dr. Suarez Bohorquez is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Slidell, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (985) 280-7456.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Maria Jose Suarez Bohorquez
Practice Location
1051 Gause Blvd Ste 290, Slidell, LA 70458-2900
Mailing Address
1051 Gause Blvd Ste 290, Slidell, LA 70458-2900
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