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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chimento, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Kristine Chimento, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chimento is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chimento’s office at (337) 521-9100.
What languages does Dr. Chimento speak?
Dr. Chimento and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chimento typically treat?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chimento diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Chimento. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Premature Baby
- Premature Babies
- Preterm infant
- Early baby
- Preemie
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0737: Preterm newborn, gestational age 34 completed weeks
- P0736: Preterm newborn, gestational age 33 completed weeks
- P0738: Preterm newborn, gestational age 35 completed weeks
- P0739: Preterm newborn, gestational age 36 completed weeks
Also known as:
- Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Extremely Low Birth Weight Baby
- Birth Weight
- LBW newborn
- Small baby
- Baby born 2000-2499 grams
- ELBW baby
- Very low birth weight infant
- Micro-preemie
- Baby born 1250-1499 grams
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0718: Other low birth weight newborn, 2000-2499 grams
- P0703: Extremely low birth weight newborn, 750-999 grams
- P0715: Other low birth weight newborn, 1250-1499 grams
Also known as:
- Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Transient Rapid Breathing in Newborns
- Lung Disease
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant breathing difficulty
- Neonatal respiratory distress
- Baby lung distress
- Temporary fast breathing in infants
- Wet lung syndrome in newborns
- Transient tachypnea of newborn
ICD-10 Codes:
- P229: Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified
- P221: Transient tachypnea of newborn
Also known as:
- Tongue-Tie
- Birth Defects
- Tongue Disorder
- Ankyloglossia
- Short Lingual Frenulum
- Tied Tongue
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q381: Ankyloglossia
Also known as:
- Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Lung Disease
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Hyaline Membrane Disease
- Neonatal Respiratory Distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- P220: Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
What procedures does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chimento typically perform?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kristine Chimento may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Chimento's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chimento accept my insurance?
Dr. Chimento accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 521-9100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chimento accept in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Chimento in Lafayette, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Health Group
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chimento's office located?
Dr. Kristine Chimento's Primary Practice
107 Montrose Ave Ste D
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-9100
What is Dr. Chimento's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chimento's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639362650.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chimento?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chimento
What is Dr. Kristine Chimento's specialty?
Dr. Chimento is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist near Lafayette, LA.
What does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician who serves as the primary care provider for sick newborn infants utilizes their clinical expertise for direct patient care and collaborates with obstetrical colleagues to develop care plans for mothers with high-risk pregnancies.
Is this Dr. Kristine Chimento affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chimento is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kristine Chimento accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?
Yes, Dr. Kristine Chimento is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristine Chimento offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chimento's office at (337) 521-9100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristine Chimento?
Please contact Dr. Chimento's office at (337) 521-9100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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