Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benedict, Hospitalist in West Columbia, SC?
Dr. James Benedict, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in West Columbia, SC. Dr. Benedict is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benedict’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benedict’s office at (803) 791-2350.
What languages does Dr. Benedict speak?
Dr. Benedict and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Benedict typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Benedict 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. Benedict. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Benedict typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. James Benedict may include:
Please contact Dr. Benedict's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Benedict accept my insurance?
Dr. Benedict accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 791-2350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benedict accept in West Columbia, SC?
Dr. Benedict in West Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Benedict's office located?
Dr. James Benedict's Primary Practice
2720 Sunset Blvd
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 791-2350
What is Dr. Benedict's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benedict's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639283088.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benedict?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benedict
What is Dr. James Benedict's specialty?
Dr. Benedict is a Hospitalist near West Columbia, SC.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. James Benedict affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benedict is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Musc Health University Medical Center, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Musc Health - Orangeburg 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 James Benedict accepting new patients in West Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. James Benedict is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Benedict offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benedict's office at (803) 791-2350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Benedict?
Please contact Dr. Benedict's office at (803) 791-2350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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