27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ansell, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ansell?
Dr. Benjamin Ansell, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ansell empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles, CA community, Dr. Ansell is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ansell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Ansell board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Ansell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ansell speak?
Dr. Ansell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ansell typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ansell 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. Ansell. 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ansell typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Ansell may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Ansell's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ansell accept my insurance?
Dr. Ansell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 794-4881 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ansell accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Ansell in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Spectrum
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ansell's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ansell affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ansell has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ansell's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ansell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770516882.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ansell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ansell
What is Dr. Benjamin Ansell's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.