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Dr. Holly Rutherford, MD

Epilepsy Specialist, Neurologist

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rutherford, Epilepsy Specialist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Holly Rutherford, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Rutherford graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine. Dr. Rutherford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rutherford’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rutherford’s office at (504) 988-1781.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rutherford?

    Dr. Holly Rutherford, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Epilepsy Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Rutherford empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Orleans, LA community, Dr. Rutherford is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Medical School: Tulane Univ School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Rutherford speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Rutherford typically treat?

    As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Rutherford 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. Rutherford. 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:

    • Epilepsy
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Migraine
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Functional Implants
    • Various Medical Devices
    • Specialized Implants
    • Functional Prosthetics

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9689: Presence of other specified functional implants

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Rutherford typically perform?

    As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Holly Rutherford may include:

    Please contact Dr. Rutherford's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Rutherford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rutherford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 988-1781 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rutherford accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Rutherford in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Rutherford's office located?

    Dr. Holly Rutherford's Primary Practice

    1415 Tulane Ave

    New Orleans, LA 70112

    (504) 988-1781

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    Dr. Holly Rutherford's Practice 2

    95 Judge Tanner Blvd

    Covington, LA 70433

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    What hospitals are Dr. Rutherford affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Rutherford has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Lakeside Hospital,Metairie, LA

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

    Dr. Rutherford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659662112.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rutherford?

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

    What is Dr. Holly Rutherford's specialty?

    Dr. Rutherford is an Epilepsy Specialist near New Orleans, LA.

    What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?

    Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient.

    Is Dr. Holly Rutherford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rutherford is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 an Epilepsy Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Holly Rutherford accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Holly Rutherford is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Holly Rutherford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rutherford's office at (504) 988-1781 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Holly Rutherford?

    Please contact Dr. Rutherford's office at (504) 988-1781 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Rutherford's office located?

    Dr. Rutherford's offices are located in New Orleans, LA and Covington, LA.