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Dr. Kristen Pontiff, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Pediatric Emergency Specialist
,Pediatrician
,Emergency Medicine Specialist
Baton Rouge, LA
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pontiff, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Kristen Pontiff, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA. She is board certified. Dr. Pontiff is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pontiff’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pontiff’s office at (225) 374-1410.
What languages does Dr. Pontiff speak?
Dr. Pontiff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pontiff treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pontiff 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. Pontiff. 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:
- Medical Check After Other Accident
- Medical Check After Transport Accident
- Post-injury medical exam
- Accident injury evaluation
- General accident checkup
- Post-accident medical exam
- Car crash medical check
- Transportation injury evaluation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z043: Encounter for examination and observation following other accident
- Z041: Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attack
- Acute Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma Exacerbation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4521: Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Which procedures does Dr. Pontiff perform as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kristen Pontiff may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pontiff's office.
Does Dr. Pontiff accept my insurance?
Dr. Pontiff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 374-1410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pontiff accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Pontiff 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
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pontiff's office located?
Dr. Kristen Pontiff's Primary Practice
8300 Constantin Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 374-1410
What is Dr. Pontiff's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pontiff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912340910.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pontiff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pontiff
What is Dr. Kristen Pontiff's specialty?
Dr. Pontiff is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA. A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes. Contact Dr. Pontiff to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kristen Pontiff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pontiff is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, North Oaks Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Kristen Pontiff accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
No, Dr. Kristen Pontiff is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristen Pontiff offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pontiff's office at (225) 374-1410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristen Pontiff?
Please contact Dr. Pontiff's office at (225) 374-1410 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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