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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benjamin, Internist in Cordele, GA?
Dr. Kenneth Benjamin, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Cordele, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Benjamin graduated from Texas A&M University. Dr. Benjamin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benjamin’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benjamin’s office at (229) 276-3325.
Where did Dr. Benjamin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Texas A&M University
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 Internist, 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:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke complications
- Stroke after-effects
- Residual problems from brain infarction
- Ischemic stroke sequelae
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Benjamin perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kenneth Benjamin may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 (229) 276-3325 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benjamin accept in Cordele, GA?
Dr. Benjamin in Cordele, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliant Health Plans
Carepoint Health
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
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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 1245344928.
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. Kenneth Benjamin's specialty?
Dr. Benjamin is a Internist near Cordele, GA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Benjamin to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kenneth Benjamin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Piedmont Macon 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
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Is Kenneth Benjamin accepting new patients in Cordele, GA?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Benjamin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Benjamin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benjamin's office at (229) 276-3325 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Benjamin?
Please contact Dr. Benjamin's office at (229) 276-3325 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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