Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Whiddon, Neurologist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Rebecca Whiddon, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Whiddon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whiddon’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whiddon’s office at (225) 768-2050.
Is Dr. Whiddon board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Rebecca Whiddon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Whiddon speak?
Dr. Whiddon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Whiddon treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Whiddon 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. Whiddon. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I6350: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of unspecified cerebral artery
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Incomplete Paraplegia
- Flaccid Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
- Paralysis
- Partial lower body paralysis
- Incomplete paralysis of legs
- Partial paraplegia
- Right-sided limp paralysis
- Right-sided floppy paralysis
- Weakness on right dominant side
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8222: Paraplegia, incomplete
- G8101: Flaccid hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Communication Problems from Brain Issues
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Cognitive-linguistic disorder
- Trouble speaking after brain injury
- Difficulty understanding language
ICD-10 Codes:
- R41841: Cognitive communication deficit
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Stiff-Person Syndrome
- Autoimmune Disease
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Hereditary hyperekplexia
- Stiff-Man Syndrome
- SPS
- Moersch-Woltman Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G2582: Stiff-man syndrome
What procedures does Dr. Whiddon perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Whiddon 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. Whiddon. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
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
Also known as:
- Voice and Resonance Analysis
- Voice Disorder Evaluation
- Speech Resonance Assessment
- Vocal Quality Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance
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 Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Whiddon accept my insurance?
Dr. Whiddon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 768-2050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whiddon accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Whiddon 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
First Medical Health Plan
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Whiddon's office located?
Dr. Rebecca Whiddon's Primary Practice
10101 Park Rowe Ave Ste 200
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 768-2050
What is Dr. Whiddon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whiddon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538353594.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whiddon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whiddon
What is Dr. Rebecca Whiddon's specialty?
Dr. Whiddon is a Neurologist near Baton Rouge, LA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Whiddon to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rebecca Whiddon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Whiddon is affiliated with The Spine Hospital of Louisiana, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, North Oaks Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, 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
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Is Rebecca Whiddon accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Rebecca Whiddon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rebecca Whiddon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whiddon's office at (225) 768-2050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rebecca Whiddon?
Please contact Dr. Whiddon's office at (225) 768-2050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rebecca Whiddon have?
Dr. Rebecca Whiddon is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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