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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Idowu, Neurologist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Benedict Idowu, DO is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years. Dr. Idowu graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at LSU HEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Idowu is fluent in English and Hausa, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Idowu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Idowu’s office.
Where did Dr. Idowu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine | Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine | Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine | University Of Adelaide, Faculty Of Health Sciences
What languages does Dr. Idowu speak?
Dr. Idowu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hausa
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Idowu typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Idowu 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. Idowu. 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.
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-stroke Problems
- Effects of Stroke
- Stroke After-effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Idowu typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Benedict Idowu 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
Please contact Dr. Idowu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Idowu accept my insurance?
Dr. Idowu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Idowu accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Idowu in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Idowu's office located?
What is Dr. Idowu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Idowu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134177645.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Idowu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Idowu
What is Dr. Benedict Idowu's specialty?
Dr. Idowu is a Neurologist near Baton Rouge, LA.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Benedict Idowu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Idowu is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, North Oaks 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 Benedict Idowu accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Benedict Idowu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benedict Idowu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Idowu's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benedict Idowu?
Please contact Dr. Idowu's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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