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Dr. Mark Benkel, MD

Dr. Mark Benkel, MD

Pediatrician

Brooklyn, NY

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Benkel, Pediatrician in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Mark Benkel, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Benkel graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Benkel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benkel’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benkel’s office at (718) 209-8600.

    Where did Dr. Benkel go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Benkel board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Benkel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Benkel speak?

    Dr. Benkel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Benkel typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Benkel 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. Benkel. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Head Cold
    • Nasal Congestion
    • Upper Respiratory Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Benkel typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Mark Benkel may include:

    Please contact Dr. Benkel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Benkel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Benkel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 209-8600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Benkel accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Benkel in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • National Benefit Fund

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • Promedica Health Systems

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Benkel's office located?

    Dr. Mark Benkel's Primary Practice

    6410 Veterans Ave Ste 105

    Brooklyn, NY 11234

    (718) 209-8600

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    What hospitals are Dr. Benkel affiliated with?

    Dr. Benkel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    What is Dr. Benkel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Benkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770699787.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benkel?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benkel

    What is Dr. Mark Benkel's specialty?

    Dr. Benkel is a Pediatrician near Brooklyn, NY.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Mark Benkel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Benkel is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Maimonides Medical Center, Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Mark Benkel accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Benkel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mark Benkel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Benkel's office at (718) 209-8600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mark Benkel?

    Please contact Dr. Benkel's office at (718) 209-8600 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Benkel's office located?

    Dr. Benkel's office is located in Brooklyn, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Benkel have?

    Dr. Mark Benkel is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.