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Who is Dr. Koul, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Bridgeport, CT?
Dr. Uttara Koul, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Bridgeport, CT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Koul is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koul’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Koul’s office at (203) 332-1949.
What languages does Dr. Koul speak?
Dr. Koul and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Koul typically treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Koul 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. Koul. 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
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Koul typically perform?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Uttara Koul 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. Koul's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Koul accept my insurance?
Dr. Koul accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 332-1949 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Koul accept in Bridgeport, CT?
Dr. Koul in Bridgeport, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Koul's office located?
Dr. Uttara Koul's Primary Practice
2660 Main St Ste 210
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 332-1949
What is Dr. Koul's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Koul's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962922401.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koul?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Koul
What is Dr. Uttara Koul's specialty?
Dr. Koul is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Bridgeport, CT.
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. Uttara Koul affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Koul is affiliated with St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus 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 Uttara Koul accepting new patients in Bridgeport, CT?
Yes, Dr. Uttara Koul is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Uttara Koul offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Koul's office at (203) 332-1949 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Uttara Koul?
Please contact Dr. Koul's office at (203) 332-1949 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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