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Dr. Bruce Benedick, MD

Dr. Bruce Benedick, MD

East Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Benedick, Cardiologist in East Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Bruce Benedick, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in East Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Benedick completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Benedick is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benedick’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benedick’s office at (650) 617-8100.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Benedick?

    Dr. Bruce Benedick, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Benedick empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Interventional Cardiology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the East Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Benedick is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford Ca - Bariatric Surgery | Sequoia Hospital

    • Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of Utah Medical Center, Pulmonary

    • Medical School: University of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut

    Is Dr. Benedick board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Bruce Benedick, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Benedick speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Benedick treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Benedick 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. Benedick. 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
    • I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Left Bundle Branch Block
    • Arrhythmia
    • LBBB
    • Heart conduction delay

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I447: Left bundle-branch block, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Benedick perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Bruce Benedick may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Benedick's office.

    Does Dr. Benedick accept my insurance?

    Dr. Benedick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 617-8100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Benedick accept in East Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Benedick in East Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Corporate Services

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Benedick's office located?

    Dr. Bruce Benedick's Primary Practice

    1950 University Ave Ste 160

    East Palo Alto, CA 94303

    (650) 617-8100

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    Dr. Bruce Benedick's Practice 2

    2025 Soquel Ave

    Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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    Dr. Bruce Benedick's Practice 3

    3200 Kearney St

    Fremont, CA 94538

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

    Dr. Benedick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346274602.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benedick?

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

    What is Dr. Bruce Benedick's specialty?

    Dr. Benedick is a Cardiologist near East Palo Alto, CA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Benedick to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bruce Benedick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Benedick is affiliated with Sequoia Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist with 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 Bruce Benedick accepting new patients in East Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Bruce Benedick is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bruce Benedick offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Benedick's office at (650) 617-8100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bruce Benedick?

    Please contact Dr. Benedick's office at (650) 617-8100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bruce Benedick have?

    Dr. Bruce Benedick is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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