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Dr. Brian Despinasse, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Despinasse, Pediatrician in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Brian Despinasse, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Despinasse completed his residency at La State Univ Sch Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Despinasse is fluent in English, Austronesian languages, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Despinasse’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Despinasse’s office at (225) 924-7343.

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

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

    • Medical School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Despinasse speak?

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

    • Austronesian languages

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Despinasse treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Despinasse 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. Despinasse. 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)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]

    Also known as:

    • Hay Fever
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Normal Hearing Test
    • Clear Ear Checkup
    • Routine Audiology Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings

    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:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Flexural Eczema
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Eczema in skin folds
    • Inverse eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis in creases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L2082: Flexural eczema

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Other Speech and Language Developmental Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Atypical speech development
    • Unusual language delay

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F8089: Other developmental disorders of speech and language

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Skin infection
    • Bacterial skin inflammation
    • Acute skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Middle Ear
    • Ear Infection
    • Serous otitis media
    • Ear effusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6503: Acute serous otitis media, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Acute maxillary sinusitis
    • Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Despinasse perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Brian Despinasse may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Despinasse's office.

    Does Dr. Despinasse accept my insurance?

    Dr. Despinasse accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 924-7343 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Despinasse accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Despinasse in Baton Rouge, 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Despinasse's office located?

    Dr. Brian Despinasse's Primary Practice

    730 Colonial Dr Ste B

    Baton Rouge, LA 70806

    (225) 924-7343

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    Dr. Brian Despinasse's Practice 2

    8994 Airline Hwy

    Baton Rouge, LA 70815

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

    Dr. Despinasse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679558639.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Despinasse?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Despinasse's specialty?

    Dr. Despinasse is a Pediatrician near Baton Rouge, 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. Despinasse to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brian Despinasse affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Despinasse is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Woman's 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 Brian Despinasse accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Despinasse is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Despinasse offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Despinasse's office at (225) 924-7343 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Despinasse?

    Please contact Dr. Despinasse's office at (225) 924-7343 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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