32 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Meier-Bennett, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Porterville, CA?
Dr. Vera Meier-Bennett, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Porterville, CA. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Meier-Bennett completed her residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. She is a member of the American Academy Of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, and International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants. Dr. Meier-Bennett is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meier-Bennett’s office at (559) 781-3700.
Where did Dr. Meier-Bennett go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Medical School: Lafayette College | UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Is Dr. Meier-Bennett board certified as an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Vera Meier-Bennett, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Meier-Bennett speak?
Dr. Meier-Bennett and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Spanish
What conditions does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Meier-Bennett typically treat?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Meier-Bennett 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. Meier-Bennett. 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:
- 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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 an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Meier-Bennett typically perform?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Meier-Bennett performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Meier-Bennett. 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:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Does Dr. Meier-Bennett accept my insurance?
Dr. Meier-Bennett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 781-3700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meier-Bennett accept in Porterville, CA?
Dr. Meier-Bennett in Porterville, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
GEMCare
Managed Care of America
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Meier-Bennett's office located?
Dr. Vera Meier-Bennett's Primary Practice
590 W Putnam Ave
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-3700
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 53 reviews
Office Experience
98% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
98% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
81% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
96% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Vera Meier-Bennett an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Meier-Bennett has been rated and reviewed by 53 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Meier-Bennett, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Academy Of Pediatrics
Professional Member
American Medical Association
Professional Member
International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants
Board Certified
What is Dr. Meier-Bennett's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meier-Bennett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326085572.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meier-Bennett?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meier-Bennett
What is Dr. Vera Meier-Bennett's specialty?
Dr. Meier-Bennett is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Porterville, CA.
Is this Dr. Vera Meier-Bennett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meier-Bennett is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center, Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Vera Meier-Bennett accepting new patients in Porterville, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vera Meier-Bennett is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vera Meier-Bennett offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meier-Bennett's office at (559) 781-3700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vera Meier-Bennett?
Please contact Dr. Meier-Bennett's office at (559) 781-3700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vera Meier-Bennett have?
Dr. Vera Meier-Bennett is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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