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Dr. James Rini, MD

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rini, Neurologist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. James Rini, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Rini is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rini’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rini’s office at (504) 842-3980.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rini?

    Dr. James Rini, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist 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. Rini empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Behavioral Neurology, Cognitive Disorders, Memory Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Orleans, LA community, Dr. Rini is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Rini speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Rini typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Rini 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. Rini. 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:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's
    • Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • Younger-Onset Alzheimer's
    • Early Alzheimer's

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G300: Alzheimer's disease with early onset

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Frontotemporal Neurocognitive Disorder
    • Lewy Body Dementia
    • Dementia
    • Dementia with Lewy bodies
    • FTD
    • Frontal Lobe Dementia
    • Behavioral Variant FTD
    • Dementia with Lewy Bodies
    • DLB
    • Lewy Body Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3109: Other frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder
    • G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies

    Also known as:

    • Degenerative Nerve Disease
    • Neurodegenerative Disorder
    • Progressive Nerve Disease
    • Nervous System Degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G319: Degenerative disease of nervous system, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Rini typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Rini 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. Rini. 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:

    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy
    • Multiple Punch Biopsies
    • Second Skin Biopsy
    • Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
    • 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Guided Lumbar Puncture
    • Guided Spinal Tap
    • Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
    • CT Guided Spinal Tap
    • Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture

    CPT Codes:

    • 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
    • Spinal tap
    • CSF analysis
    • Diagnostic lumbar puncture
    • Cerebrospinal fluid collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;

    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:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    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. Rini accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rini 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. Rini accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Rini 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Ochsner Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Rini's office located?

    Dr. James Rini's Primary Practice

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

    (504) 842-3980

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    Dr. James Rini's Practice 2

    17000 Medical Center Dr

    Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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

    Dr. Rini's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104211903.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rini?

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

    What is Dr. James Rini's specialty?

    Dr. Rini is a Neurologist near New Orleans, LA.

    What does a Neurologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. James Rini affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rini is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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 a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore 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 James Rini accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. James Rini is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Rini offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rini's office at (504) 842-3980 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Rini?

    Please contact Dr. Rini's office at (504) 842-3980 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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