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Dr. Brad Culotta, MD

Dr. Brad Culotta, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Culotta, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Brad Culotta, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Culotta graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans. Dr. Culotta is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Culotta’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Culotta’s office at (225) 924-2424.

    Where did Dr. Culotta go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

    What languages does Dr. Culotta speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Culotta typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Culotta 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. Culotta. 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:

    • Adolescent Scoliosis of Mid-Back
    • Juvenile Scoliosis of Mid-Back
    • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
    • Scoliosis
    • Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
    • Scoliosis in Children and Teens
    • Thoracolumbar Adolescent Scoliosis
    • Teen Mid-Back Curve
    • Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis
    • Thoracolumbar Juvenile Scoliosis
    • Child Mid-Back Curve
    • Idiopathic Juvenile Scoliosis
    • Teenage scoliosis
    • Scoliosis in teens
    • AIS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M41125: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
    • M41115: Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region
    • M41124: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region

    Also known as:

    • Other Hip Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Congenital Hip Malformation
    • Birth Defect of Hip
    • Abnormal Hip Development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q6589: Other specified congenital deformities of hip

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Bone Development Disorder
    • Bone Disease
    • Skeletal Development Issues
    • Bone Growth Abnormalities
    • Osteodysplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M8920: Other disorders of bone development and growth, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Unequal Limb Length
    • Bone Disease
    • Limb Length Discrepancy
    • Leg Length Inequality
    • Arm Length Difference

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2170: Unequal limb length (acquired), unspecified site

    What procedures does a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Culotta typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Culotta 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. Culotta. 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:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spine Autograft
    • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
    • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Bone Cut (Additional Segment)
    • Vertebral Osteotomy
    • Spine Reshaping Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Osteotomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 22216: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Spine Bone Cut (Osteotomy)
    • Spinal Osteotomy Thoracic
    • Thoracic Vertebrae Reshaping
    • Posterior Spine Osteotomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 22212: Osteotomy of spine, posterior or posterolateral approach, 1 vertebral segment; thoracic

    Also known as:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
    • Spinal Navigation Surgery
    • Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
    • Image-Guided Spine Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Culotta accept my insurance?

    Dr. Culotta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 924-2424 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Culotta accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Culotta 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 Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • State of Louisiana

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Culotta's office located?

    Dr. Brad Culotta's Primary Practice

    8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste 2020

    Baton Rouge, LA 70810

    (225) 924-2424

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    Dr. Brad Culotta's Practice 2

    9032 Perkins Rd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70810

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

    Dr. Culotta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467655456.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Culotta?

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

    What is Dr. Brad Culotta's specialty?

    Dr. Culotta is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon near Baton Rouge, LA.

    What does a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    An orthopedic surgeon with specialized training in pediatric orthopedics focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing musculoskeletal issues in infants, children, and adolescents. This includes addressing limb and spine deformities (such as clubfoot and scoliosis), gait abnormalities (like limping), bone and joint infections, and fractures.

    Is this Dr. Brad Culotta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Culotta is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, North Oaks Medical Center, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital 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 Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Brad Culotta accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Brad Culotta is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brad Culotta offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Culotta's office at (225) 924-2424 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brad Culotta?

    Please contact Dr. Culotta's office at (225) 924-2424 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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