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Dr. Benjamin Best, MD

Edina, MN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Best, Neurosurgeon in Edina, MN?

    Dr. Benjamin Best, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Edina, MN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Best is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Best’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Best’s office at (414) 955-4575.

    What languages does Dr. Best speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Best treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Best 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. Best. 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:

    • Brain cysts
    • Pressure on the Brain
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebral cysts
    • Arachnoid cysts
    • Intracranial cysts
    • Brain Compression
    • Intracranial Pressure
    • Brain Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G930: Cerebral cysts
    • G935: Compression of brain

    Also known as:

    • Macrocephaly
    • Craniofacial Abnormality
    • Large head size
    • Enlarged head
    • Big head syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q753: Macrocephaly

    Also known as:

    • Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device
    • CSF Shunt
    • Ventricular Shunt
    • Hydrocephalus Device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z982: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device

    Also known as:

    • CSF Drainage Device Management
    • Shunt Adjustment
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Care
    • Hydrocephalus Device Management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4541: Encounter for adjustment and management of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device

    Also known as:

    • Hydrocephalus
    • Water on the brain
    • Brain fluid buildup
    • Enlarged ventricles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Best perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Best 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. Best. 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:

    • Cerebrospinal Shunt Reprogramming
    • CSF Shunt Adjustment
    • Programmable Shunt Reprogramming
    • Brain Shunt Reprogramming

    CPT Codes:

    • 62252: Reprogramming of programmable cerebrospinal shunt

    Does Dr. Best accept my insurance?

    Dr. Best accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 955-4575 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Best accept in Edina, MN?

    Dr. Best in Edina, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Alliant Techsystems

    • Altamed Health Services

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Best's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Best's Primary Practice

    5901 Lincoln Dr

    Edina, MN 55436

    (414) 955-4575

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    Dr. Benjamin Best's Practice 2

    2525 Chicago Ave

    Minneapolis, MN 55404

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    Dr. Benjamin Best's Practice 3

    8701 Watertown Plank Rd

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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

    Dr. Best's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083147300.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Best?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Best's specialty?

    Dr. Best is a Neurosurgeon near Edina, MN. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Best to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Benjamin Best affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Best is affiliated with Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurosurgeon?

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    Is Benjamin Best accepting new patients in Edina, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Best is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Best offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Best's office at (414) 955-4575 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Best?

    Please contact Dr. Best's office at (414) 955-4575 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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