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Is TeleDirectMD in-network with Aetna in Louisiana?

Yes — TeleDirectMD (Parth Bhavsar, MD, NPI: 1104323203) is contracted as an in-network telehealth provider with Aetna commercial plans in Louisiana. Typical Aetna telehealth copay in Louisiana is $10–$40. Visits cover over 60 adult conditions including UTI, sinus infection, strep, pink eye, yeast infection, BV, COVID-19, cold sores, shingles, contraception refills, and stable refills for hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, asthma, and thyroid. Self-pay is also available for $79 flat (FSA/HSA eligible). Per Penn Medicine, JAMA Network Open (2024), telehealth visits cost roughly five times less than equivalent in-person primary care ($96 vs $509 mean), and prescriptions are sent electronically to your Louisiana pharmacy within minutes.
Medically reviewed by Parth Bhavsar, MD · Updated May 19, 2026
Aetna In-Network — Louisiana

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Aetna Insurance in Louisiana

TeleDirectMD is in-network with Aetna commercial plans in Louisiana. See a board-certified physician by video — your standard Aetna copay applies (typically $10–$40).

Louisiana Aetna commercial plans are in-network with TeleDirectMD for adult telehealth visits. The Baton Rouge state capital and New Orleans metro concentrate the state's commercially insured population; Aetna operates statewide across employer-sponsored group plans and marketplace commercial products. Louisiana's clinical telehealth drivers include hypertension management (Louisiana ranks among the top states for adult hypertension prevalence), diabetes follow-up, and post-hurricane-season respiratory and skin conditions during high-humidity months.

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Dr. Parth Bhavsar, MD — not a PA or NP
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Verified online pharmacy practice
HIPAA Compliant
Secure, encrypted video visits
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NPI: 1104323203 · Family Medicine
Quick Answer
Does Aetna cover telemedicine visits in Louisiana?

Yes — TeleDirectMD is in-network with Aetna commercial plans in Louisiana. Dr. Parth Bhavsar, MD evaluates your symptoms by secure video and sends prescriptions directly to your Louisiana pharmacy if appropriate. Your standard Aetna copay applies — typically $10–$40 for most Louisiana commercial plans. Self-pay is $79 flat if you prefer.

Aetna Telehealth Copay in Louisiana

Typical Copay Range
$10–$40
Employer Plans
Often $0–$20 for employer plans

Louisiana Aetna commercial plans typically apply an in-person primary-care copay to telehealth visits. Verify your specific plan at aetna.com.

Copay ranges are estimates based on published plan data (April 2026). Your exact cost depends on your specific plan. Verify at your Aetna member portal or call the number on your card before booking. Self-pay $79 flat always available.

Conditions Aetna Covers via Telehealth in Louisiana

Select a condition to see Aetna + Louisiana specific coverage details, copay estimates, and prescription information.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Aetna · Louisiana · N39.0
Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
Aetna · Louisiana · J32.9
Strep Throat
Aetna · Louisiana · J02.0
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
Aetna · Louisiana · H10.9
Ear Infection / Ear Pain
Aetna · Louisiana · H66.9
Asthma Inhaler Refills
Aetna · Louisiana · J45.9
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Refills
Aetna · Louisiana · I10
Acid Reflux / GERD
Aetna · Louisiana · K21.9
Influenza (Flu)
Aetna · Louisiana · J11.1
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Aetna · Louisiana · B37.3

Without Aetna? Self-Pay Options in Louisiana

No Aetna plan or uninsured? TeleDirectMD offers $79 self-pay video visits for the same conditions in Louisiana. Browse self-pay options:

All conditions in LouisianaUTI →Sinus Infection →Strep Throat →Flu →

Serving Aetna Members Across Louisiana

TeleDirectMD serves Aetna members throughout Louisiana, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and all surrounding areas. Care is delivered via secure video — your location within Louisiana does not affect your eligibility to book. As long as you are physically in Louisiana during your visit, your Aetna coverage applies.

How to Use Your Aetna Benefits in Louisiana

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Step 1

Book online

Have your Aetna member ID ready at teledirectmd.com/book-online.

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Step 2

We verify benefits

Your Aetna coverage is confirmed before the visit — or pay $79 self-pay.

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Step 3

Video visit + Rx

Same-day video with Dr. Bhavsar, MD. Prescription sent to your pharmacy at visit end.

What Actually Happens During Your Visit

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Before your visit
What to have ready

Your Aetna member ID card, a list of current medications, your pharmacy name and zip code, and 5–10 minutes of quiet time. Your phone's camera needs to be working — that's it.

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Visit start
What you'll see on screen

A secure, HIPAA-compliant video window opens. You'll see Dr. Bhavsar, MD — not a bot, not a PA. The average visit runs 8–12 minutes. He'll ask about your symptoms, review your history, and ask follow-up questions.

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During your visit
What Dr. Bhavsar, MD evaluates

For your condition: Dr. Bhavsar, MD uses validated clinical criteria — not a generic symptom checklist — to assess your presentation, rule out red flags that require in-person care, and determine whether a prescription is appropriate.

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Visit end
Your prescription

If a prescription is clinically appropriate, it is sent electronically to your preferred pharmacy before the video call ends. Most pharmacies fill it within 1–2 hours. You'll also receive a visit summary.

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After your visit
Your insurance claim

Aetna receives the claim automatically — billing codes 99213 or 99214 depending on visit complexity. Your Aetna Explanation of Benefits (EOB) arrives within 2–4 weeks showing what was billed and your cost.

How TeleDirectMD Appears in the Aetna System

Provider NPI
1104323203
Verified in NPPES national registry
Billing Codes
CPT 99213 / 99214
Standard outpatient E&M codes for telehealth
Claim Submission
Electronic / EDI
Claims submitted directly — no paperwork for you
Claims Questions
1-888-632-3862
Call Aetna member services
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Board-certified physician. Same-day video visits. Prescription sent directly to your pharmacy.

Self-pay $79 flat fee always available — no insurance required.

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NPI: 1104323203 · Dr. Parth Bhavsar, MD · Board-Certified Family Medicine

Aetna + Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. TeleDirectMD is contracted as an in-network telehealth provider with Aetna commercial plans in Louisiana. Dr. Parth Bhavsar, MD (NPI: 1104323203) is the treating physician. If you have an Aetna employer-sponsored or individual commercial plan in Louisiana, your telehealth visit may be covered subject to your plan's copay or deductible. Claims are submitted electronically using CPT codes 99213/99214.

Most Aetna commercial plans in Louisiana have telehealth copays of $10–$40. Often $0–$20 for employer plans. Louisiana Aetna commercial plans typically apply an in-person primary-care copay to telehealth visits. Verify your specific plan at aetna.com. Log into your Aetna member portal at aetna.com or call the member services number on your Aetna card to verify your exact cost. Self-pay is always available for $79 flat.

Yes. Aetna covers telehealth visits for most commercial plan members in Louisiana. Federal telehealth parity requirements and Louisiana state law ensure that Aetna must cover telehealth services comparably to in-person visits for most commercial plans. Your actual cost depends on your plan's copay, coinsurance, and deductible status. Medicaid, Medicare fee-for-service, and Aetna Better Health (Medicaid) are not accepted.

Aetna commercial plans in Louisiana cover telehealth visits for UTI, sinus infection, strep throat, ear infection, pink eye, flu, asthma inhaler refills, hypertension medication refills, acid reflux, yeast infections, and many more. Coverage depends on your specific plan benefits. Use the conditions grid below to explore specific condition + Aetna + Louisiana coverage details.

Book at teledirectmd.com/book-online, select "Insurance" as your payment method, and have your Aetna member ID card ready. We verify your coverage before your visit begins. You can also book self-pay for $79 flat — no insurance required, same physician and quality of care.

TeleDirectMD submits your claim electronically to Aetna using CPT code 99213 (standard complexity) or 99214 (moderate complexity). Aetna processes the claim and applies it to your benefits. You'll receive an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from Aetna within 2–4 weeks showing what was billed (typically $150–$250) and your responsibility (your copay or deductible portion). Questions? Call Aetna member services at 1-888-632-3862.

The following Aetna plan types are not accepted: Aetna Medicaid, Aetna Better Health (Medicaid), Medicare fee-for-service, and Aetna Medicare Advantage plans. If you are unsure about your plan type, self-pay is available for $79 flat — same physician and care quality, no insurance required.

Yes. Telehealth visits with a licensed physician are qualified medical expenses eligible for FSA and HSA payment. If your Aetna plan applies your deductible before covering the visit, your FSA or HSA card can be used to pay your cost-sharing. The $79 self-pay option is also FSA/HSA eligible.

Aetna covers the telehealth visit under your medical benefit. Prescription coverage is handled by your Aetna pharmacy benefit. Most first-line medications for common conditions (antibiotics, antivirals, PPIs, antihypertensives) are Tier 1 generic drugs covered by virtually all Aetna commercial plans for $4–$15. Check your Aetna formulary at aetna.com or ask your pharmacy.

If your specific Aetna plan is not in-network with TeleDirectMD in Louisiana, you can still see Dr. Bhavsar, MD as a self-pay patient for a flat $79 fee. You may also submit an out-of-network claim to Aetna for partial reimbursement depending on your plan's out-of-network benefit.

Log into your Aetna member portal at aetna.com, navigate to "Benefits," and look for "Telehealth" or "Virtual Care" under your plan details. You can also call the member services number on the back of your Aetna card. When calling, ask: "Is TeleDirectMD in-network for telehealth?" and "What is my telehealth copay?" Have your member ID ready.

In most Aetna commercial plans in Louisiana, telehealth copays are equal to or lower than your primary care in-person copay. Many employer-sponsored Aetna plans carry $0 telehealth copays — particularly since the post-pandemic expansion of telehealth benefits. Your specific plan determines the exact amount. Log into aetna.com to confirm your telehealth cost-sharing.

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Or pay $79 cash — see the full pricing breakdown across every care setting (TeleDirectMD vs. ER, urgent care, retail clinic, and other telehealth platforms).

Coverage and plan acceptance are subject to change; this page reflects active contracts verified monthly. Copay estimates draw from published plan data. Verify your exact cost with your insurer before booking. TeleDirectMD does not guarantee coverage for any specific service. Dr. Parth Bhavsar, MD · NPI: 1104323203 · Board-Certified Family Medicine · contact@teledirectmd.com.

Prescribing limits: before you book

Can TeleDirectMD prescribe IV medications or IM shots?

TeleDirectMD does not prescribe intravenous (IV) medications or intramuscular (IM) medications, except EpiPen (epinephrine auto-injector) refills when clinically appropriate. This includes IV fluids and infusions, and IM antibiotic or steroid shots. We cannot issue these prescriptions for administration at another clinic or by another provider.

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