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. Dr. Tortorich is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tortorich’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Physiatrist like Dr. Tortorich typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- 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
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
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:
- Critical Illness Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- ICU-acquired weakness
- Critical care myopathy
- Muscle weakness after severe illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7281: Critical illness myopathy
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Tortorich typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Tortorich 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Group Speech Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
- Group Language Therapy
- Group Voice Therapy
- Group Communication Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
- 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals
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)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Tortorich accept my insurance?
Dr. Tortorich accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Franciscan Miss Ourlady Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tortorich's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Tortorich affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tortorich has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
St. Tammany Parish Hospital,Covington, LA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 6 Procedures
St. Tammany Parish Hospital,Covington, LA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 6 Procedures
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge,Baton Rouge, LARanked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge,Baton Rouge, LA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center,Baton Rouge, LA
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center,Baton Rouge, LA
What is Dr. Tortorich's NPI number?A 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.
What does a Physiatrist do?
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.
Is Dr. John-Paul Tortorich affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tortorich is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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
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Is Dr. 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 Dr. John-Paul Tortorich?
Please contact Dr. Tortorich's office to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Tortorich's office located?
Dr. Tortorich's office is located in Baton Rouge, LA.
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5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808