Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hillis, Neurologist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Rodney Hillis, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hillis completed his residency at Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Neurology; Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hillis is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hillis’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hillis’s office at (225) 647-8511.
Where did Dr. Hillis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Neurology; Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Internal Medicine
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La
What languages does Dr. Hillis speak?
Dr. Hillis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Hillis typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Hillis 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. Hillis. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Hillis typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Hillis 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. Hillis. 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:
- 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)
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
- Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity
CPT Codes:
- 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Hillis accept my insurance?
Dr. Hillis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 647-8511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hillis accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Hillis 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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hillis' office located?
Dr. Rodney Hillis' Primary Practice
5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 647-8511
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Rodney Hillis an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Hillis has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Hillis, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Hillis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hillis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336138494.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hillis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hillis
What is Dr. Rodney Hillis's specialty?
Dr. Hillis 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. Rodney Hillis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hillis is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet 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
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Is Rodney Hillis accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
No, Dr. Rodney Hillis is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rodney Hillis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hillis's office at (225) 647-8511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rodney Hillis?
Please contact Dr. Hillis's office at (225) 647-8511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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