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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Deaton, Critical Care Internist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Benjamin Deaton, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Deaton is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Deaton’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Deaton’s office at (225) 755-4845.
What languages does Dr. Deaton speak?
Dr. Deaton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Deaton treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Deaton 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. Deaton. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Deaton perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Deaton 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. Deaton. 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:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Deaton accept my insurance?
Dr. Deaton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 755-4845 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Deaton accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Deaton 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
Ascension Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Deaton's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Deaton's Primary Practice
7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 409
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 755-4845
Dr. Benjamin Deaton's Practice 2
17000 Medical Center Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 761-5200
What is Dr. Deaton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Deaton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376803437.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Deaton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Deaton
What is Dr. Benjamin Deaton's specialty?
Dr. Deaton is a Critical Care Internist near Baton Rouge, LA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Deaton to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Deaton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Deaton is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Benjamin Deaton accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Deaton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Deaton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Deaton's office at (225) 755-4845 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Deaton?
Please contact Dr. Deaton's office at (225) 755-4845 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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