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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schmidt, Anesthesiologist in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Benjamin Schmidt, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Schmidt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schmidt’s office at (510) 666-0854.
What languages does Dr. Schmidt speak?
Dr. Schmidt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Schmidt typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Schmidt 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. Schmidt. 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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Unspecified Weeks of Pregnancy
- Pregnancy
- Unspecified Gestational Age
- Unknown Pregnancy Duration
- Undetermined Weeks Pregnant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3A00: Weeks of gestation of pregnancy not specified
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Schmidt typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Schmidt may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
Please contact Dr. Schmidt's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Schmidt accept my insurance?
Dr. Schmidt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 666-0854 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schmidt accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Schmidt in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Holdings
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Schmidt's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Schmidt's Primary Practice
350 Hawthorne Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 666-0854
What hospitals are Dr. Schmidt affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Schmidt has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Eden Medical Center,Castro Valley, CARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Eden Medical Center,Castro Valley, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus,Berkeley, CA
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus,Berkeley, CA
What is Dr. Schmidt's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schmidt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821557786.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schmidt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schmidt
What is Dr. Benjamin Schmidt's specialty?
Dr. Schmidt is an Anesthesiologist near Oakland, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is Dr. Benjamin Schmidt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schmidt is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Eden 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
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Benjamin Schmidt accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Schmidt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Schmidt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schmidt's office at (510) 666-0854 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Schmidt?
Please contact Dr. Schmidt's office at (510) 666-0854 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Schmidt's office located?
Dr. Schmidt's offices are located in Oakland, CA and Berkeley, CA.
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