Who is Dr. Benak, Internist in Plattsburgh, NY?
Where did Dr. Benak go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Akron City Hosp, Internal Medicine | Summa Health System/NEOMED Program
Medical School: University of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh | University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Benak board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Benak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Benak speak?
Dr. Benak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Benak typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Benak 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. Benak. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Benak typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Benak 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. Benak. 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:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Benak accept my insurance?
Dr. Benak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 561-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benak accept in Plattsburgh, NY?
Dr. Benak in Plattsburgh, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bankers Life
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Lifetime Healthcare
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Benak's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Benak affiliated with?
Dr. Benak has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Benak's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063423523.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benak
What is Dr. Robert Benak's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.