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52 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brown, Pediatrician in Kenner, LA?
Dr. Samuel Brown, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Kenner, LA. He has been practicing for over 52 years. Dr. Brown graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program. Dr. Brown is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brown’s office at (504) 443-5437.
Where did Dr. Brown go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
What languages does Dr. Brown speak?
Dr. Brown and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Brown typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, 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:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Global Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Comprehensive Developmental Screening
- Milestone Delay Screening
- Overall Child Development Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Brown typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Brown accept my insurance?
Dr. Brown accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 443-5437 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brown accept in Kenner, LA?
Dr. Brown in Kenner, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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. Brown's office located?
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 1225110489.
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. Samuel Brown's specialty?
Dr. Brown is a Pediatrician near Kenner, LA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Samuel Brown affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brown is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, East Jefferson 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 Samuel Brown accepting new patients in Kenner, LA?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Brown is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Brown offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (504) 443-5437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Brown?
Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (504) 443-5437 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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