GEORGE PUENTE, M.D.
Medical Plaza ENT Physicians
Concierge Medicine
Expert care for managing complex health needs for older adults in Metairie.
Credentials & Training
Federally verified- Credential
- MD
- Medical school
- Tulane University School of Medicine
- Graduated
- 1988
- Medicare specialty
- Gastroenterology
- Group practice
- Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC · 616 clinicians
- Medicare assignment
- Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full
Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked September 2026.
About
Geriatric medicine focuses on the unique health challenges faced by older adults, addressing issues that span physical, mental, and social well-being. George Puente, M.D. provides care in Metairie, Louisiana. This practice operates on a direct-pay model.
The field addresses the complex needs of aging populations, managing multiple chronic conditions, polypharmacy, and functional decline. Care encompasses preventive screenings, acute illness management, and optimizing quality of life for seniors.
Patients access care through a direct-pay model, meaning services are paid for directly by the patient rather than through traditional insurance billing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does geriatric medicine generally cover?
Geriatric medicine addresses the complex health needs of older adults, managing multiple chronic conditions, polypharmacy, and functional decline.
Does this provider accept insurance?
No, this practice operates on a direct-pay model.
What types of health issues are managed in this specialty?
The field covers preventive screenings, acute illness management, and optimizing quality of life for seniors.
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