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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Penn, Infectious Disease Specialist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Bennett Penn, MD, PHD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Penn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Penn’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Penn’s office at (415) 353-2626.
What languages does Dr. Penn speak?
Dr. Penn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Penn typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Penn 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. Penn. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Lung Tuberculosis
- Respiratory Tuberculosis
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Primary Lung Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Consumption
- Lung TB
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
- Primary Pulmonary TB
- First-stage Respiratory TB
- Initial Lung TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- A150: Tuberculosis of lung
- A159: Respiratory tuberculosis unspecified
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
- A157: Primary respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis
- TB
- Consumption
- Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8611: Personal history of tuberculosis
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Penn typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Bennett Penn may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Penn's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Penn accept my insurance?
Dr. Penn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-2626 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Penn accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Penn in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Holdings
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Penn's office located?
Dr. Bennett Penn's Primary Practice
4600 Broadway Ste 1300
Sacramento, CA 95820
(415) 353-2626
What is Dr. Penn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Penn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275715245.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Penn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Penn
What is Dr. Bennett Penn's specialty?
Dr. Penn is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Sacramento, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Bennett Penn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Penn is affiliated with Uc Davis Medical Center 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Bennett Penn accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bennett Penn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bennett Penn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Penn's office at (415) 353-2626 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bennett Penn?
Please contact Dr. Penn's office at (415) 353-2626 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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