Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Mark J. Wegmann

MD · Gastroenterology · Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
4224 HOUMA BLVD
SUITE 400
Metairie, LA 70006
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 25+ Years Practicing
677
Medicare Patients / yr
17
Procedures Billed
25
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Wegmann

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Louisiana, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Wegmann is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 70006, LA — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (504) 456-8020 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Wegmann Does

Dr. Wegmann served 677 Medicare patients across 976 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Gastroenterology in Louisiana (712 patients across 178 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)18022
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)125109
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)10622
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)9693
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)7668

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Wegmann billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Wegmann is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Leonard J Chabert Medical Center

Houma, LA
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

East Jefferson General Hospital

Metairie, LA
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Wegmann practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Wegmann offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 4224 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 400, Metairie, LA 70006
Phone: (504) 456-8020

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

28 min

Average commute time in this zip · 85% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

87.3556

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 70006, LA

If Dr. Wegmann isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 70006, LA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Vernon Carriere, Jr.Gastroenterology841<1 mi
David R. SilversGastroenterology437<1 mi
George R. PuenteGastroenterology310<1 mi
Georges E. CatinisGastroenterology650<1 mi
Howard I. BrennerGastroenterology887<1 mi
Mark J. MarinoGastroenterology699<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Wegmann takes three steps:

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Mark J. Wegmann: Common Questions

Does Dr. Wegmann accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Wegmann is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Wegmann depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 70006, LA →
Where is Dr. Wegmann's office?
Dr. Wegmann practices at 4224 HOUMA BLVD, SUITE 400, Metairie, LA 70006. Phone: (504) 456-8020.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Wegmann accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (504) 456-8020 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 70006, LA to see available options.
Does Dr. Wegmann offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Wegmann is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Wegmann?
Dr. Wegmann graduated in 2001 and has been practicing for approximately 25 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Wegmann treated 677 Medicare patients across 17 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Wegmann is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (504) 456-8020 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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