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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benitez, Neurologist in Lufkin, TX?
Dr. Marco Benitez, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Lufkin, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Benitez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benitez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benitez’s office at (936) 639-2222.
Where did Dr. Benitez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Escuela Autonoma De Ciencias Medicas De Centro America, Universidad De Ciencias Medicas (Ucimed),San Jose, Costa Rica
What languages does Dr. Benitez speak?
Dr. Benitez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Benitez treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Benitez 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. Benitez. 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:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain from Injury
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
- Post-traumatic chronic pain
- Long-term pain after injury
- Persistent pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
- G8921: Chronic pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Back Pain
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Sacrum Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lumbosacral Spine
- Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region
- Lumbosacral Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5127: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Neck Spondylosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Other Neck Condition
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Dorsopathy
- Neck Spine Disorder
- Neck Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5382: Other specified dorsopathies, cervical region
Also known as:
- Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
- Paralysis
- Right-sided spastic paralysis
- Right-sided stiff paralysis
- Spastic weakness on right dominant side
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- CRPS Type 1
- Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- RSD
ICD-10 Codes:
- G90519: Complex regional pain syndrome I of unspecified upper limb
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain at Rest
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PAD both legs pain at rest
- Critical limb ischemia bilateral legs
- Severe bilateral leg artery pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70223: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest pain, bilateral legs
Which procedures does Dr. Benitez perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Marco Benitez may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Benitez's office.
Does Dr. Benitez accept my insurance?
Dr. Benitez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (936) 639-2222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benitez accept in Lufkin, TX?
Dr. Benitez in Lufkin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Benitez's office located?
What is Dr. Benitez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benitez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013022979.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benitez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benitez
What is Dr. Marco Benitez's specialty?
Dr. Benitez is a Neurologist near Lufkin, TX.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Benitez to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Marco Benitez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benitez is affiliated with Nacogdoches 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 Marco Benitez accepting new patients in Lufkin, TX?
Yes, Dr. Marco Benitez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marco Benitez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benitez's office at (936) 639-2222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marco Benitez?
Please contact Dr. Benitez's office at (936) 639-2222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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