26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Behnam, Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Ben Behnam, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Behnam is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Behnam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Behnam’s office at (310) 315-4989.
Where did Dr. Behnam go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Behnam speak?
Dr. Behnam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Behnam treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Behnam 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. Behnam. 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:
- Dark Skin Patches
- Skin Pigmentation Disorder
- Hyperpigmentation
- Melasma
- Age spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L814: Other melanin hyperpigmentation
Also known as:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
Also known as:
- Moles
- Birthmarks
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Nevi
- Beauty marks
- Skin spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- D229: Melanocytic nevi, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Also known as:
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- SK
- Senile Wart
- Barnacle of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- L821: Other seborrheic keratosis
Also known as:
- Severe Itching
- Itching
- Chronic pruritus
- Generalized itching
- Persistent itch
ICD-10 Codes:
- L298: Other pruritus
Also known as:
- Non-Scarring Hair Loss
- Androgenetic Alopecia
- Hair Loss
- Androgenetic alopecia
- Reversible hair loss
- Temporary baldness
- Non-permanent hair thinning
- Hormonal hair loss
- Genetic hair thinning
ICD-10 Codes:
- L659: Nonscarring hair loss, unspecified
- L648: Other androgenic alopecia
Also known as:
- Other types of warts
- Warts
- Different kinds of warts
- Various warts
- Uncommon warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- B078: Other viral warts
Also known as:
- Mole
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Nevus
- Birthmark
- Skin spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Condition
- Dandruff
- Cradle cap
- Seborrheic eczema
ICD-10 Codes:
- L218: Other seborrheic dermatitis
Also known as:
- Irritant Contact Dermatitis
- Rashes
- Skin Rash from Irritation
- Irritant Eczema
- Skin Inflammation from Contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- L249: Irritant contact dermatitis, unspecified cause
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acne Vulgaris
- Acne
- Common acne
- Pimples
- Breakouts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L700: Acne vulgaris
Also known as:
- Follicular Skin Cysts
- Skin Condition
- Hair follicle cysts
- Dermal cysts
- Subcutaneous cysts
ICD-10 Codes:
- L728: Other follicular cysts of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Also known as:
- Plaque Psoriasis
- Psoriasis
- Common psoriasis
- Chronic plaque psoriasis
- Psoriasis of the skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- L400: Psoriasis vulgaris
Also known as:
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Itchy skin rash
- Allergic skin condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L2089: Other atopic dermatitis
Does Dr. Behnam accept my insurance?
Dr. Behnam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 315-4989 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Behnam accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Behnam in Los Angeles, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Behnam's office located?
Dr. Ben Behnam's Primary Practice
11669 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 315-4989
Dr. Ben Behnam's Practice 3
2825 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 303A
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 315-4989
What is Dr. Behnam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Behnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720278534.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Behnam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Behnam
What is Dr. Ben Behnam's specialty?
Dr. Behnam is a Specialist near Los Angeles, CA. Contact Dr. Behnam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ben Behnam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Behnam is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Ben Behnam accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ben Behnam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ben Behnam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Behnam's office at (310) 315-4989 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ben Behnam?
Please contact Dr. Behnam's office at (310) 315-4989 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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