Northshore Endocrinology and Diabetes
Quick Facts
| Practice Type | Hybrid |
| Doctors | Michelle Haggar MD, Endocrinology |
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Telehealth Type | Video or phone visits |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At Northshore Endocrinology and Diabetes, Dr. Michelle Haggar delivers direct specialty care for a wide range of hormonal and metabolic conditions. She founded the Covington, Louisiana practice in 2023, bringing more than a decade of Louisiana endocrinology experience to the northshore community.
Dr. Haggar takes a thorough, evidence-based approach to every patient. New visits include a full history, physical examination, and appropriate diagnostic testing. She develops tailored action plans collaboratively, weighing nutrition and lifestyle changes alongside pharmacological options. Her clinical scope covers diabetes in all its forms, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, pituitary and adrenal conditions, hormonal imbalance, metabolic health, and transgender care. The practice operates on a direct pay model with no insurance billing for appointments, no membership fees, and transparent visit pricing.
Details
Address
190 Greenbriar Blvd, Suite 105, Covington, LA 70433
Phone
(985) 338-3830Website
Visit websiteMembership Details
No membership fees. Fee for service practice. New patient evaluations are $600. Established patient visits are $250. Patients can use their health insurance to pay for labs, imaging, medications and durable medical equipment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Northshore Endocrinology and Diabetes does not accept or bill any insurance plan for medical appointments. Patients pay Dr. Haggar directly for each visit. Patients may use their insurance for labs, imaging, medications, and durable medical equipment.
New patient evaluations cost $600. Established patient follow-up visits cost $250. The practice charges no membership fees. Patients know their costs upfront before scheduling.
Patients with private insurance that includes out-of-network coverage may qualify for partial reimbursement. The practice does not submit claims on behalf of patients, so patients should contact their insurance company directly to confirm eligibility and the required steps before their visit.
Most new patients receive an appointment within one to two weeks. The practice accommodates urgent cases sooner when possible. Dr. Haggar prefers that new patients attend their first visit in person. Subsequent visits can take place in-office, by video, or by phone.
Yes. The practice recommends that all patients maintain health insurance coverage. Insurance remains important for hospitalizations, surgeries, labs, imaging, and medications. Patients should also continue regular follow-up with their primary care provider.
No. Patients pay directly for each visit with no annual or monthly membership fees. The practice does not bill insurance for appointments.
Dr. Haggar has opted out of Medicare. Medicare patients may still receive care, but Medicare will not cover or reimburse any fees paid to Dr. Haggar. A private contract outlining these terms must be signed before the first visit, as required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Northshore Endocrinology and Diabetes covers a wide clinical range, including diabetes management, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis and calcium metabolism, pituitary and adrenal disorders, hormonal health and imbalance, metabolic disorders and weight loss, continuous glucose monitoring, insulin pump management, transgender care, and pre- and post-operative bariatric surgery care.
com. m. m. and is located at 190 Greenbriar Blvd, Suite 105, Covington, LA 70433.
Practice last updated August 17, 2026