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Dr. Tara Benjamin, MD
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benjamin, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Tara Benjamin, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Benjamin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benjamin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benjamin’s office at (225) 924-8338.
What languages does Dr. Benjamin speak?
Dr. Benjamin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Benjamin typically treat?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Benjamin 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. Benjamin. 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:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Unspecified High-Risk Pregnancy Supervision
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
- General high-risk pregnancy monitoring
- Managing unspecified high-risk pregnancy
- High-risk pregnancy care (general)
- Monitoring for unknown pregnancy risks
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
- O0992: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester
Also known as:
- Twin Pregnancy
- Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births
- Pregnancy with twins
- Having twins
- Twin gestation
- Expecting twins
ICD-10 Codes:
- O30042: Twin pregnancy, dichorionic/diamniotic, second trimester
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
- Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy
- Pre-existing High Blood Pressure during Pregnancy
- Maternal Hypertension
- Chronic hypertension in pregnancy
- Essential hypertension complicating pregnancy
- Hypertension during gestation
- Pre-existing high blood pressure in pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O10912: Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, second trimester
- O10913: Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester
- O10013: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Poor Fetal Growth
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal Growth Restriction
- Small for Gestational Age
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Pregnancy if You Have Diabetes
- Adult-Onset Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Pregnancy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24112: Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy, second trimester
What procedures does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Benjamin typically perform?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Tara Benjamin may include:
- Abortion Consultation
- Abortion Follow Up
- Abortion (Medical)
- Abortion (Surgical)
- Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
- Antepartum Care
- Anterior Repair
- Artificial Insemination / Intra-Uterine
Please contact Dr. Benjamin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Benjamin accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 924-8338 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benjamin accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Benjamin in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Benjamin's office located?
What is Dr. Benjamin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benjamin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427222413.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benjamin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benjamin
What is Dr. Tara Benjamin's specialty?
Dr. Benjamin is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA.
What does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist do?
An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies.
Is this Dr. Tara Benjamin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin is affiliated with Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Woman's Hospital, University Of Mississippi Medical Center 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
When to see a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Tara Benjamin accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Tara Benjamin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tara Benjamin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benjamin's office at (225) 924-8338 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tara Benjamin?
Please contact Dr. Benjamin's office at (225) 924-8338 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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