Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tortorich, Physiatrist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. John-Paul Tortorich, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA. He is board certified. Dr. Tortorich is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tortorich’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tortorich’s office.
What languages does Dr. Tortorich speak?
Dr. Tortorich and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tortorich treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Tortorich 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. Tortorich. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Aphasia
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Speech Loss
- Language Disorder
- Difficulty Speaking after Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I69320: Aphasia following cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Multiple Injury
- Many injuries
- Several injuries
- Polytrauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T07XXXA: Unspecified multiple injuries, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
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
- I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury in Mid-Back
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Cervical Spinal Cord Damage
- Neck Spinal Cord Trauma
- Thoracic Spinal Cord Trauma
- Mid-Back Spinal Cord Damage
- Spinal Cord Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S14109A: Unspecified injury at unspecified level of cervical spinal cord, initial encounter
- S24109A: Unspecified injury at unspecified level of thoracic spinal cord, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Critical Illness Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- ICU-acquired weakness
- Critical care myopathy
- Muscle weakness after severe illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7281: Critical illness myopathy
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Loss of Lower Right Leg
- Limb Loss
- Right Leg Amputation
- Missing Right Lower Leg
- Right Below-Knee Amputation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z89511: Acquired absence of right leg below knee
Which procedures does Dr. Tortorich perform as a Physiatrist?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. John-Paul Tortorich may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tortorich's office.
Does Dr. Tortorich accept my insurance?
Dr. Tortorich 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. Tortorich accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Tortorich 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 Veterans Affairs
Franciscan Miss Ourlady Health
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tortorich's office located?
What is Dr. Tortorich's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tortorich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568819712.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tortorich?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tortorich
What is Dr. John-Paul Tortorich's specialty?
Dr. Tortorich is a Physiatrist near Baton Rouge, LA. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Tortorich to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John-Paul Tortorich affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tortorich is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet 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 John-Paul Tortorich accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. John-Paul Tortorich is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John-Paul Tortorich offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tortorich's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John-Paul Tortorich?
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5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808