Puja Haridasan Nambiar, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Puja Haridasan Nambiar is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Shreveport, LA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Puja Haridasan Nambiar, M.D. has been part of the Shreveport medical community since 2011 in group practice. With 17+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Shreveport area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103-4228
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better78%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
152
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
24
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
91
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $58k
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 Cancer.
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
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — 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 (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$265 received from industry
13 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Puja Haridasan Nambiar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
17 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
Mailing address
1501 Kings Highway Attn: Leisa Oglesby (Rm. 1-201), Shreveport, LA 71103-4228
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Puja Haridasan Nambiar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Puja Haridasan Nambiar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Shreveport 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 Puja Haridasan Nambiar
Dr. Nambiar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Shreveport, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (318) 626-0386.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Puja Haridasan Nambiar
Practice Location
1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103-4228
Mailing Address
1501 Kings Highway Attn: Leisa Oglesby (Rm. 1-201), Shreveport, LA 71103-4228
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