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Who is Dr. Benjamin, Infectious Disease Specialist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Alex Benjamin, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Benjamin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benjamin’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benjamin’s office.
Where did Dr. Benjamin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Benjamin board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Alex 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Benjamin typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease 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 here.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Benjamin typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alex Benjamin may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benjamin accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Benjamin in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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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 1538329792.
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. Alex Benjamin's specialty?
Dr. Benjamin is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Allentown, PA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Alex Benjamin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alex Benjamin accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Alex Benjamin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alex Benjamin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benjamin's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alex Benjamin?
Please contact Dr. Benjamin's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alex Benjamin have?
Dr. Alex Benjamin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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1255 S Cedar Crest Blvd # 2200
Allentown, PA 18103