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Dr. Kimberly Thorguson, MD

Morgan City, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thorguson, Pediatrician in Morgan City, LA?

    Dr. Kimberly Thorguson, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Morgan City, LA. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Thorguson graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed her residency at La State Univ Sch Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Thorguson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thorguson’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thorguson’s office at (985) 384-2430.

    Where did Dr. Thorguson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: La State Univ Sch Of Med, Pediatrics | La State University School Of Med | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

    Is Dr. Thorguson board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Kimberly Thorguson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Thorguson speak?

    Dr. Thorguson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Thorguson treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Thorguson 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. Thorguson. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Head Cold
    • Nasal Congestion
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Atypical ADHD
    • ADHD Not Otherwise Specified
    • Variant ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F908: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, other type

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Left Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation
    • Left Middle Ear Infection
    • Left Otitis Media
    • Left Earache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral
    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear
    • H66002: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Bronchiolitis
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Acute inflammation of bronchioles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J218: Acute bronchiolitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Pain in Both Ears
    • Ear Disorder
    • Pain
    • Bilateral Earache
    • Otalgia Both Sides
    • Pain in Both Ears

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9203: Otalgia, bilateral

    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:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergy
    • Chronic allergy symptoms
    • Allergic reactions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3089: Other allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Viral Pink Eye
    • Pink Eye
    • Viral Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye from Virus
    • Infectious Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B308: Other viral conjunctivitis

    What procedures does Dr. Thorguson perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Thorguson 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. Thorguson. 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

    Does Dr. Thorguson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thorguson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 384-2430 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thorguson accept in Morgan City, LA?

    Dr. Thorguson in Morgan City, 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

    • Bowling Green State University

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Thorguson's office located?

    Dr. Kimberly Thorguson's Primary Practice

    1055 David Dr

    Morgan City, LA 70380

    (985) 384-2430

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    What is Dr. Thorguson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Thorguson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396731261.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thorguson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thorguson

    What is Dr. Kimberly Thorguson's specialty?

    Dr. Thorguson is a Pediatrician near Morgan City, LA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Thorguson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kimberly Thorguson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thorguson is affiliated with Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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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    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Kimberly Thorguson accepting new patients in Morgan City, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Kimberly Thorguson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kimberly Thorguson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thorguson's office at (985) 384-2430 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kimberly Thorguson?

    Please contact Dr. Thorguson's office at (985) 384-2430 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kimberly Thorguson have?

    Dr. Kimberly Thorguson is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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