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Dr. Tara Kimbrough, MD

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kimbrough, Neurocritical Care Specialist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Tara Kimbrough, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Kimbrough is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kimbrough’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kimbrough’s office at (504) 842-2633.

    What languages does Dr. Kimbrough speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Kimbrough typically treat?

    As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Kimbrough 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. Kimbrough. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Blood Clot in Brain
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I63411: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right middle cerebral artery
    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I63412: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of left middle cerebral artery

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Does Dr. Kimbrough accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kimbrough accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-2633 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Kimbrough 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)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kimbrough's office located?

    Dr. Tara Kimbrough's Primary Practice

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

    (504) 842-2633

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

    Dr. Kimbrough's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255712782.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kimbrough?

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

    What is Dr. Tara Kimbrough's specialty?

    Dr. Kimbrough 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. Tara Kimbrough affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kimbrough is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Prisma Health Richland Hospital 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist. 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 Tara Kimbrough accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Tara Kimbrough is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tara Kimbrough offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kimbrough's office at (504) 842-2633 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tara Kimbrough?

    Please contact Dr. Kimbrough's office at (504) 842-2633 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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