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Who is Dr. Bensen, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Rachel Bensen, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Bensen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bensen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bensen’s office at (650) 497-8000.
Is Dr. Bensen board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Bensen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Bensen speak?
Dr. Bensen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bensen treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Bensen 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. Bensen. 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:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease Affecting Small and Large Intestines
- Crohn's Disease of the Large Intestine
- Crohn's Disease with Rectal Bleeding
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease of the Large Intestine with Fistula
- Crohn’s Disease
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Fistulas
- Panenteric Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's of Both Bowels', 'Generalized Crohn's Disease
- Complicated Crohn's Disease', 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Complications', 'Panenteric Crohn's with Complications
- Large Bowel Crohn's
- Crohn's Colitis', 'Colonic Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease with GI Bleeding', 'Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Bleeding', 'Panenteric Crohn's with Rectal Bleeding
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Terminal Ileitis
- Crohn's Colitis with Fistula', 'Large Bowel Crohn's with Fistula
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5080: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine without complications
- K50818: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with other complication
- K5010: Crohn's disease of large intestine without complications
- K50811: Crohn's disease of both small and large intestine with rectal bleeding
- K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
- K50113: Crohn's disease of large intestine with fistula
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Aftercare
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver Transplant
- Post-liver transplant care
- Liver recipient follow-up
- Liver transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Pancolitis
- Ulcerative Pancolitis with Rectal Bleeding
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Chronic Pancolitis
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Chronic Pancolitis with Bloody Stool
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis with Rectal Bleeding
- GI Bleeding from Pancolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5100: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications
- K51011: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with rectal bleeding
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Biliary Atresia
- Bile Duct Disease
- Birth Defects
- Blocked Bile Ducts at Birth
- Congenital Bile Duct Blockage
- Bile Duct Atresia
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q442: Atresia of bile ducts
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Autoimmune Disease
- Hepatitis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- AIH
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Chronic autoimmune hepatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K754: Autoimmune hepatitis
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blocked Bile Duct
- Bile Duct Disease
- Biliary Obstruction
- Bile Duct Blockage
- Obstructed Bile Duct
ICD-10 Codes:
- K831: Obstruction of bile duct
Which procedures does Dr. Bensen perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rachel Bensen may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bensen's office.
Does Dr. Bensen accept my insurance?
Dr. Bensen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bensen accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Bensen in Palo Alto, 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
California Water Service Group
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Mateo
OptumRx
Partnership Health Plan
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bensen's office located?
What is Dr. Bensen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801077557.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bensen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bensen
What is Dr. Rachel Bensen's specialty?
Dr. Bensen is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Palo Alto, CA. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Bensen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rachel Bensen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bensen is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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 Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
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Is Rachel Bensen accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Bensen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachel Bensen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bensen's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachel Bensen?
Please contact Dr. Bensen's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rachel Bensen have?
Dr. Rachel Bensen is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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