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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Khandker, Neurocritical Care Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Namir Khandker, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Khandker is fluent in English and Bengali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khandker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khandker’s office at (504) 842-3980.
What languages does Dr. Khandker speak?
Dr. Khandker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
What conditions does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Khandker typically treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Khandker 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. Khandker. 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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Blood Clot in Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I63411: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right middle cerebral artery
- I63412: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of left middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain bleed
- ICH
- Bleeding in the brain
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
- I611: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, cortical
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
What procedures does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Khandker typically perform?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Namir Khandker may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Khandker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Khandker accept my insurance?
Dr. Khandker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-3980 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Khandker accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Khandker in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Khandker's office located?
Dr. Namir Khandker's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-3980
What is Dr. Khandker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Khandker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841559077.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khandker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Khandker
What is Dr. Namir Khandker's specialty?
Dr. Khandker is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near New Orleans, LA.
What does a Neurocritical Care Specialist do?
Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed.
Is this Dr. Namir Khandker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Khandker is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock 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
When to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Namir Khandker accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Namir Khandker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Namir Khandker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Khandker's office at (504) 842-3980 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Namir Khandker?
Please contact Dr. Khandker's office at (504) 842-3980 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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