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Who is Dr. Benjamin, Medical Oncologist in Syracuse, NY?
Dr. Sam Benjamin, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Syracuse, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Benjamin graduated from University of Debrecen Medical School and Health Science Centre and completed his residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University Program. Dr. Benjamin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benjamin’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benjamin’s office at (315) 464-8200.
Where did Dr. Benjamin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
Medical School: University of Debrecen Medical School and Health Science Centre | Masarykova University Faculty Of Medicine
Is Dr. Benjamin board certified in Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Sam Benjamin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Benjamin speak?
Dr. Benjamin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Benjamin treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
- Colon Cancer
- Ascending Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
- C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
Also known as:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Tumor
- Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- C678: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Which procedures does Dr. Benjamin perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sam Benjamin may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Benjamin's office.
Does Dr. Benjamin accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 464-8200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benjamin accept in Syracuse, NY?
Dr. Benjamin in Syracuse, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1437316304.
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. Sam Benjamin's specialty?
Dr. Benjamin is a Medical Oncologist near Syracuse, NY. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Benjamin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sam Benjamin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Benjamin is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Upstate Community 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
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Is Sam Benjamin accepting new patients in Syracuse, NY?
Yes, Dr. Sam Benjamin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sam Benjamin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benjamin's office at (315) 464-8200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sam Benjamin?
Please contact Dr. Benjamin's office at (315) 464-8200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sam Benjamin have?
Dr. Sam Benjamin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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