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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gbenedio, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Jersey City, NJ?
Dr. Kessiena Gbenedio, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Jersey City, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gbenedio is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gbenedio’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gbenedio’s office at (201) 915-2000.
What languages does Dr. Gbenedio speak?
Dr. Gbenedio and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gbenedio typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gbenedio 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. Gbenedio. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gbenedio typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kessiena Gbenedio 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. Gbenedio's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gbenedio accept my insurance?
Dr. Gbenedio accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 915-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gbenedio accept in Jersey City, NJ?
Dr. Gbenedio in Jersey City, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AllCare Health
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gbenedio's office located?
Dr. Kessiena Gbenedio's Primary Practice
355 Grand St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 915-2000
What is Dr. Gbenedio's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gbenedio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376040725.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gbenedio?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gbenedio
What is Dr. Kessiena Gbenedio's specialty?
Dr. Gbenedio is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Jersey City, NJ.
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. Kessiena Gbenedio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gbenedio is affiliated with Jersey City 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
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Is Kessiena Gbenedio accepting new patients in Jersey City, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Kessiena Gbenedio is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kessiena Gbenedio offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gbenedio's office at (201) 915-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kessiena Gbenedio?
Please contact Dr. Gbenedio's office at (201) 915-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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