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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brown, Trauma Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Griffin Brown, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Brown is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brown’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brown’s office at (405) 355-3239.
What languages does Dr. Brown speak?
Dr. Brown and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Brown typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Brown 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. Brown. 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:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Brown typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Brown performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Brown. 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:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
CPT Codes:
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
Does Dr. Brown accept my insurance?
Dr. Brown accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (405) 355-3239 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brown accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Brown in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Franciscan Miss Ourlady Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Brown's office located?
Dr. Griffin Brown's Primary Practice
5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(405) 355-3239
What is Dr. Brown's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972008654.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brown?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brown
What is Dr. Griffin Brown's specialty?
Dr. Brown is a Trauma Surgeon near Baton Rouge, LA.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Griffin Brown affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brown is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital 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
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Is Griffin Brown accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Griffin Brown is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Griffin Brown offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (405) 355-3239 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Griffin Brown?
Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (405) 355-3239 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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