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Dr. Benjamin Kidder, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kidder, Neurologist in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Benjamin Kidder, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kidder graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Dr. Kidder is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kidder’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kidder’s office at (225) 769-2200.

    Where did Dr. Kidder go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University Of Ms Sch Of Medicine | University of Mississippi School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kidder speak?

    Dr. Kidder and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kidder treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Kidder 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. Kidder. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Skin Sensations
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Skin Sensation Issues
    • Unusual Skin Feelings
    • Altered Skin Sensation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R209: Unspecified disturbances of skin sensation

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hereditary Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Genetic Neuropathy
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Inherited Nerve Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Back Pain
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    Does Dr. Kidder accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kidder accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 769-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kidder accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Kidder 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

    • AmWINS Group

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kidder's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Kidder's Primary Practice

    10101 Park Rowe Ave Ste 200

    Baton Rouge, LA 70810

    (225) 769-2200

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    Dr. Benjamin Kidder's Practice 2

    5000 Hennessy Blvd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    1.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

    Check mark

    Office Experience

    20% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Diagnosis

    20% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition

    Patients give Dr. Benjamin Kidder a Poor overall experience rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Dr. Kidder has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Kidder, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    What is Dr. Kidder's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kidder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114259975.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kidder?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kidder

    What is Dr. Benjamin Kidder's specialty?

    Dr. Kidder is a Neurologist near Baton Rouge, LA.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Benjamin Kidder affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kidder is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, The Spine Hospital Of Louisiana 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurologist?

    Explore Neurologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Benjamin Kidder accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Kidder is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Kidder offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kidder's office at (225) 769-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Kidder?

    Please contact Dr. Kidder's office at (225) 769-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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