Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Privett, Neurologist in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Thomas Privett, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA. He is board certified. Dr. Privett graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Neurology; Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Privett is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Privett’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Privett’s office at (337) 470-4978.
Where did Dr. Privett go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Neurology; Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane Univ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Privett board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Privett, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Privett speak?
Dr. Privett and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Privett typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Privett 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. Privett. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Mild Dementia
- Dementia
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Early stage dementia
- Mild memory loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- F03A0: Unspecified dementia, mild, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Privett typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Privett 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. Privett. 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:
- 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. Privett accept my insurance?
Dr. Privett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 470-4978 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Privett accept in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Privett in Lafayette, 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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Privett's office located?
Dr. Thomas Privett's Primary Practice
4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 305
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 470-4978
What is Dr. Privett's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Privett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285632638.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Privett?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Privett
What is Dr. Thomas Privett's specialty?
Dr. Privett is a Neurologist near Lafayette, 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. Thomas Privett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Privett is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Abbeville General Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Christus Central Louisiana Surgical 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
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Is Thomas Privett accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Privett is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Privett offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Privett's office at (337) 470-4978 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Privett?
Please contact Dr. Privett's office at (337) 470-4978 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Privett have?
Dr. Thomas Privett is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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