Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ploof, Neurosurgeon in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Jillian Ploof, DO is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Ploof is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ploof’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ploof’s office.
What languages does Dr. Ploof speak?
Dr. Ploof and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ploof treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ploof 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. Ploof. 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:
- Brain cysts
- Other Brain Disorder
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G930: Cerebral cysts
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
- G935: Compression of brain
Also known as:
- Communicating Hydrocephalus
- Other types of hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus at Birth (Unspecified Type)
- Non-obstructive Hydrocephalus
- External Hydrocephalus
- Various hydrocephalus conditions
- Atypical hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
- Congenital Water on the Brain
- Infant Hydrocephalus
- Undiagnosed Hydrocephalus in Newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- G910: Communicating hydrocephalus
- G918: Other hydrocephalus
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
- Q039: Congenital hydrocephalus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Epidural Brain Bleed with Unknown Consciousness Status
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Epidural Hematoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S064XAA: Epidural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device
- CSF Shunt
- Ventricular Shunt
- Hydrocephalus Device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z982: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
Also known as:
- Macrocephaly
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Large head size
- Enlarged head
- Big head syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q753: Macrocephaly
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spina Bifida with Hydrocephalus
- Lumbar Spina Bifida
- Hydrocephalus
- Spina Bifida
- Lower Back Spina Bifida and Water on Brain
- Lumbar Myelomeningocele
- Lower Back Spina Bifida
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q052: Lumbar spina bifida with hydrocephalus
- Q057: Lumbar spina bifida without hydrocephalus
Also known as:
- Skull Fracture
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Broken skull
- Cranial fracture
- Head bone break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S020XXD: Fracture of vault of skull, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Congenital skull malformation
- Facial bone birth defect
- Head and face bone abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q759: Congenital malformation of skull and face bones, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Brain Birth Defects
- Brain Malformations
- Various Congenital Brain Abnormalities
- Rare Brain Malformations
- Specific Brain Development Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q048: Other specified congenital malformations of brain
Also known as:
- Skull Fracture
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Broken Skull
- Head Bone Fracture
- Cranial Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S020XXA: Fracture of vault of skull, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Other Acquired Head Deformity
- Head shape change
- Deformed head
- Acquired skull deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M952: Other acquired deformity of head
Also known as:
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
Does Dr. Ploof accept my insurance?
Dr. Ploof accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ploof accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Ploof 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ploof's office located?
Dr. Jillian Ploof's Practice 2
2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 100
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 765-5500
What is Dr. Ploof's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ploof's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790026789.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ploof?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ploof
What is Dr. Jillian Ploof's specialty?
Dr. Ploof is a Neurosurgeon near Baton Rouge, LA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Ploof to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jillian Ploof affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ploof is affiliated with Woman's Hospital 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
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Is Jillian Ploof accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Jillian Ploof is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jillian Ploof offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ploof's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jillian Ploof?
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