Dr. Escipion Pedroza
Dr. Escipion Pedroza
Last updated: Dec 3, 2013

Dr. Escipion Pedroza

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 42 years
  • Graduation year: 1979
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1306807771

Dr. Escipion Pedroza M.D.

Endocrinologist

He is located at 4213 Saxon Street Suite 200 in Metairie, LA 70006. Can help patients with the following: Addison's Disease, Arthritis, Bladder Control, Cholecystitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hypothyroidism. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306807771. Appointment can be made via the phone number (504) 454-2816. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 4 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Escipion Pedroza, being an endocrinologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Escipion Pedroza.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Achondroplasia
  • Acute Pain
  • Addison's Disease
  • Amyloidosis
  • Anemia
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bladder Control
  • Bone Loss
  • Carcinoid Tumor
  • Chest Pain
  • Cholecystitis
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Common Cold
  • Constipation
  • Cushing's Syndrome
  • Cystitis
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes Insipidus (DI)
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Type 1
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Type 2
  • Diabetic Neuropathy
  • Diarrhea
  • Edema
  • Fertility
  • Fever
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • General Care
  • Goiter
  • Graves' Disease
  • Growth Hormone Imbalance
  • Gynecomastia
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hot Flashes
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Hyponatremia
  • Hypoparathyroidism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Influenza
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Insulin Resistance (IR)
  • Low Testosterone
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Migraine
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoporosis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Prescription Refill
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Thyroiditis
  • Urethritis
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Wilson-Turner Syndrome

Procedures Performed by Dr. Escipion Pedroza

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Escipion Pedroza as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Max 70/50 $6700 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible PPO · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max 80/60 $1500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits PPO · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $3300 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits PPO · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible PPO · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized PPO · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized PPO · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Saver 60/40 $6100 PPO · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Saver 90/70 $3400 PPO · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients

HMO Louisiana

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 26 plans from HMO Louisiana
HMO Louisiana plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (L) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (N) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (S) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (H) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (L) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (N) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (S) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (L) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (N) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (S) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (H) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (L) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (N) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (S) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Signature Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Signature Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Signature Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Signature Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Signature Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus + $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Escipion Pedroza is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Escipion Pedroza is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Endocrinology (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .

Medicare practice location(s) (city/state/zip only, as reported to Medicare):

  • METAIRIE, LA, 70006-4191
  • LA PLACE, LA, 70068-2407

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Sanofi $21688
Tandem Diabetes Care $4159
Medtronic $193

Other

Promotional Speaking or Service $20084
Consulting $2500
Food and Beverage $2385
Travel and Lodging $2020

Studies

Graduated in 1979

Additional Specialities

  • Internist

Affiliated practices

Escipion Pedroza
4213 Saxon Street
Metairie, 70006 LA
(504) 454-2816

Affiliated hospitals

OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER-KENNER
180 WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE
KENNER, 70065 LA
(504) 468-4806
ST CHARLES PARISH HOSPITAL
1057 PAUL MAILLARD ROAD
LULING, 70070 LA
(985) 785-3644
ST JAMES PARISH HOSPITAL
1645 LUTCHER AVENUE
LUTCHER, 70071 LA
(225) 869-5512
EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL
4200 HOUMA BLVD
METAIRIE, 70006 LA
(504) 454-4000

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Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Escipion Pedroza affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Escipion Pedroza is affiliated with OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER-KENNER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Escipion Pedroza?

Dr. Escipion Pedroza's office is located at 4213 Saxon Street Suite 200 in Metairie, LA 70006.

Does Dr. Escipion Pedroza have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Escipion Pedroza is affiliated with Escipion Pedroza.

Does Dr. Escipion Pedroza accept patients with Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections?

Yes, Dr. Escipion Pedroza is listed in-network for Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Escipion Pedroza treat?

Dr. Escipion Pedroza provides treatment for Addison's Disease, Arthritis, Bladder Control, Cholecystitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hypothyroidism. For the full list see this list.