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- 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
About Dr. Kann
Based in New Orleans, LA, Brian R. Kann, MD is listed in the NPI registry under colon & rectal surgery. Brian graduated from Hahnemann University College of Medicine in 1997. Brian is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Brian provided 44 services to 44 patients. The services billed most often include biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more. NPI 1689763179 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Contact Information
- (504) 842-4060
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
New Orleans, LA 70121
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
44 services · 44 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
17 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 4
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other colorectal surgeons in New Orleans 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Hahnemann University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Hahnemann University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Kann's specialty?
Dr. Kann is a colorectal surgeon in New Orleans, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
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Where can I find Dr. Kann?
Dr. Kann is listed at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Dr. Kann?
The number on file is (504) 842-4060. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Kann?
Dr. Kann's National Provider Identifier is 1689763179. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Dr. Kann's medical education?
Dr. Kann attended Hahnemann University College of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kann have?
Dr. Kann has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Kann known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kann performs procedures including biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kann. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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