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Dr. Gregory Benn, MD

Macon, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Benn, Internist in Macon, GA?

    Dr. Gregory Benn, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Macon, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Benn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benn’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benn’s office at (318) 618-4500.

    What languages does Dr. Benn speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Benn treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Benn 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. Benn. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Unstable Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Unstable Chest Pain
    • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Emergency
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Emergency
    • Very High Blood Pressure Emergency
    • Acute Hypertensive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I161: Hypertensive emergency

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    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:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Benn perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gregory Benn may include:

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

    Does Dr. Benn accept my insurance?

    Dr. Benn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 618-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Benn accept in Macon, GA?

    Dr. Benn in Macon, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Benn's office located?

    Dr. Gregory Benn's Primary Practice

    350 Hospital Dr

    Macon, GA 31217

    (318) 618-4500

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    Dr. Gregory Benn's Practice 2

    Howard University Hospital 2041 Georgia Avenue NW

    Washington, DC 20060

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    Dr. Gregory Benn's Practice 3

    4200 Nelson Rd

    Lake Charles, LA 70605

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

    Dr. Benn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700440617.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benn?

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

    What is Dr. Gregory Benn's specialty?

    Dr. Benn is a Internist near Macon, GA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Benn to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gregory Benn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Benn is affiliated with Piedmont Macon 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Gregory Benn accepting new patients in Macon, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Gregory Benn is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gregory Benn offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Benn's office at (318) 618-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gregory Benn?

    Please contact Dr. Benn's office at (318) 618-4500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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