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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Picard, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Newark, DE?
Dr. John Picard, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Newark, DE with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Picard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Picard’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Picard’s office at (203) 688-5555.
What languages does Dr. Picard speak?
Dr. Picard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Picard treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Picard 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. Picard. 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:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I615: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, intraventricular
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Swelling
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral Edema
- Edema of the Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G936: Cerebral edema
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Pressure on the Brain
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G935: Compression of brain
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Carotid Artery
- Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6529: Occlusion and stenosis of unspecified carotid artery
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Aphasia
- Difficulty speaking
- Language impairment
- Loss of speech
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4701: Aphasia
Which procedures does Dr. Picard perform as a Neurocritical Care Specialist?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Picard may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Picard's office.
Does Dr. Picard accept my insurance?
Dr. Picard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 688-5555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Picard accept in Newark, DE?
Dr. Picard in Newark, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Geisinger Health Plan
Health Partners Plans
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Picard's office located?
Dr. John Picard's Primary Practice
4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd
Newark, DE 19718
(203) 688-5555
What is Dr. Picard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Picard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487001376.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Picard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Picard
What is Dr. John Picard's specialty?
Dr. Picard is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Newark, DE. Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed. Contact Dr. Picard to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Picard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Picard is affiliated with Wilmington 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
Where can I learn more about Neurocritical Care Specialist?
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Is John Picard accepting new patients in Newark, DE?
Yes, Dr. John Picard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Picard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Picard's office at (203) 688-5555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Picard?
Please contact Dr. Picard's office at (203) 688-5555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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