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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hedges, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Benjamin Hedges, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hedges is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hedges’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hedges’s office at (614) 224-6420.
What languages does Dr. Hedges speak?
Dr. Hedges and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hedges typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hedges 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. Hedges. 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:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
- Bladder Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
- Cystitis with Hematuria
- Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria
Also known as:
- Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled lower back muscle
- Lumbar muscle strain
- Back tendon strain
- Lower back soft tissue strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hedges typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Hedges may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Hedges' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hedges accept my insurance?
Dr. Hedges accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 224-6420 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hedges accept in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Hedges in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hedges' office located?
Dr. Benjamin Hedges' Primary Practice
2323 W 5th Ave Ste 225
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 224-6420
What is Dr. Hedges's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hedges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265999288.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hedges?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hedges
What is Dr. Benjamin Hedges's specialty?
Dr. Hedges is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Columbus, OH.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Hedges affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hedges is affiliated with Mount Carmel East, Mount Carmel Grove City, Mount Carmel New Albany, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, Mount Carmel St. Ann's, The Ohio State University Wexner 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Benjamin Hedges accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Hedges is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Hedges offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hedges's office at (614) 224-6420 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Hedges?
Please contact Dr. Hedges's office at (614) 224-6420 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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