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Who is Dr. Lessig, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Toms River, NJ?
Dr. Benjamin Lessig, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Toms River, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lessig is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lessig’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lessig’s office at (732) 281-2700.
What languages does Dr. Lessig speak?
Dr. Lessig and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lessig treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lessig 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. Lessig. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia with Behavioral Changes
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Dementia with behavioral problems
- Cognitive decline with behavior issues
- Memory loss with personality changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- Neurodegenerative Disorder
- Progressive Nerve Disease
- Nervous System Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- G319: Degenerative disease of nervous system, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
Which procedures does Dr. Lessig perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Benjamin Lessig may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lessig's office.
Does Dr. Lessig accept my insurance?
Dr. Lessig accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 281-2700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lessig accept in Toms River, NJ?
Dr. Lessig in Toms River, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Centene
Community Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Longevity Health Plan
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lessig's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Lessig's Primary Practice
212 Commons Way Bldg B
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 281-2700
What is Dr. Lessig's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lessig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760477061.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lessig?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lessig
What is Dr. Benjamin Lessig's specialty?
Dr. Lessig is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Toms River, NJ. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Lessig to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Lessig affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lessig is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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Is Benjamin Lessig accepting new patients in Toms River, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Lessig is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Lessig offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lessig's office at (732) 281-2700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Lessig?
Please contact Dr. Lessig's office at (732) 281-2700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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