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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Barnes, Neurologist in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Benjamin Barnes, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Springfield, MA. Dr. Barnes completed his residency at Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital. Dr. Barnes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barnes’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barnes’s office at (413) 794-7033.
Where did Dr. Barnes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital
Residency: Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital
Medical School: Univeristy of Louisville School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Barnes speak?
Dr. Barnes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Barnes typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Barnes 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. Barnes. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I608: Other nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain bleed
- ICH
- Bleeding in the brain
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
- I611: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, cortical
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Barnes typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Barnes may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Barnes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Barnes accept my insurance?
Dr. Barnes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 794-7033 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Barnes accept in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Barnes in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Vermont
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Barnes' office located?
Dr. Benjamin Barnes' Primary Practice
280 Chestnut St Ste 2
Springfield, MA 01199
(413) 794-7033
What is Dr. Barnes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Barnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013179761.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barnes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barnes
What is Dr. Benjamin Barnes's specialty?
Dr. Barnes is a Neurologist near Springfield, MA.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Barnes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Barnes is affiliated with Baystate Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Benjamin Barnes accepting new patients in Springfield, MA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Barnes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Barnes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Barnes's office at (413) 794-7033 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Barnes?
Please contact Dr. Barnes's office at (413) 794-7033 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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