Dr. Enrique A. Mendez
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 30 years
- Graduation year: 1991
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1174605646
Dr. Enrique A. Mendez M.D.
Rheumatologist
He is located at 1727 Imperial Boulevard Building 1B in Lake Charles, LA 70605. Can help patients with the following: Atherosclerosis, Erythema Nodosum, Peptic Ulcer, Psoriatic Arthritis, Sacroiliac Joint Pain, Weber-Christian Disease. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174605646. Appointment can be made via the phone number (337) 312-8617. He is affiliated with 5 practices and 4 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Enrique Antonio Mendez, being an rheumatologist, 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. Enrique A. Mendez.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Amyloidosis
- Anemia
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Bone Loss
- Bursitis
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Claudication
- Collagen Vascular Disease (CVD)
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Erythema Nodosum
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypermobility Syndrome
- Hyponatremia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Low Back Pain
- Lupus
- Migraine
- Muscle Pain
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Peptic Ulcer
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polymyositis (PM)
- Porphyria
- Prescription Refill
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Reactive Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Spondylolysis
- Tendinitis
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vasculitis
- Weber-Christian Disease
Procedures Performed by Dr. Enrique A. Mendez
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Enrique A. Mendez as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
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
| 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 |
CHRISTUS Health Plan
Network data as of Jan 1, 1900, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 15 plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTUS Bronze Essential | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Bronze Essential Plus | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Gold Essential | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Gold Essential Plus | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Gold Plus | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Silver Essential | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Silver Essential Plus | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Value Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Value Bronze Plus | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Value Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Value Silver Plus | HMO · Silver | 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. Enrique A. Mendez is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Enrique A. Mendez is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Rheumatology (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .
Bills through: The Arthritis Center Of Southwest Louisiana, Llc.
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
| Pfizer | $3363 |
| AbbVie | $1552 |
| Amgen | $1402 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $17557 |
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $750 |
| Consulting | $535 |
Studies
Graduated in 1991Additional Specialities
- Internist
Affiliated practices
Affiliated hospitals
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Enrique Antonio Mendez accept patients with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana?
Yes, Dr. Enrique Antonio Mendez is listed in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Enrique Antonio Mendez have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Enrique Antonio Mendez is affiliated with Physicians Imaging - Sulphur. For the full list of practices see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Enrique Antonio Mendez?
Dr. Enrique Antonio Mendez's office is located at 1727 Imperial Boulevard Building 1B in Lake Charles, LA 70605.
What conditions does Dr. Enrique Antonio Mendez treat?
Dr. Enrique Antonio Mendez provides treatment for Atherosclerosis, Erythema Nodosum, Peptic Ulcer, Psoriatic Arthritis, Sacroiliac Joint Pain, Weber-Christian Disease. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Enrique Antonio Mendez affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Enrique Antonio Mendez is affiliated with LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.