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Dr. Paul Birinyi, MD

Opelousas, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Birinyi, Neurosurgeon in Opelousas, LA?

    Dr. Paul Birinyi, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Opelousas, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Birinyi is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Birinyi’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Birinyi’s office at (816) 932-2700.

    What languages does Dr. Birinyi speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Birinyi treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Birinyi 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. Birinyi. 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:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S065XAD: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    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:

    • Osteoporosis Fracture of the Spine
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Vertebral Compression Fracture
    • Spinal Fracture from Osteoporosis
    • Brittle Bone Fracture
    • Fragility Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M8008XA: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), initial encounter for fracture

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified

    Does Dr. Birinyi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Birinyi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 932-2700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Birinyi accept in Opelousas, LA?

    Dr. Birinyi in Opelousas, 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 Kansas

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Birinyi's office located?

    Dr. Paul Birinyi's Primary Practice

    2410 Jake Dr Ste 1

    Opelousas, LA 70570

    (816) 932-2700

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    Dr. Paul Birinyi's Practice 2

    333 Texas St Ste 1300

    Shreveport, LA 71101

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    Dr. Paul Birinyi's Practice 3

    413 Robin Ln

    Opelousas, LA 70570

    (318) 443-4576

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

    Dr. Birinyi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851603906.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Birinyi?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Birinyi's specialty?

    Dr. Birinyi is a Neurosurgeon near Opelousas, 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. Birinyi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Paul Birinyi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Birinyi is affiliated with Christus Central Louisiana Surgical 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 Paul Birinyi accepting new patients in Opelousas, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Birinyi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Birinyi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Birinyi's office at (816) 932-2700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Birinyi?

    Please contact Dr. Birinyi's office at (816) 932-2700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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