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Dr. Scott Benjamin, MD

Dr. Scott Benjamin, MD

Charleston, SC

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Benjamin, Pediatric Physiatrist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Scott Benjamin, MD is a Pediatric Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years. Dr. Benjamin graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Sinai Hosp Of Baltimore, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Benjamin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benjamin’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benjamin’s office at (843) 792-1414.

    Where did Dr. Benjamin go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University/Kennedy Krieger Institute - Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

    • Residency: Sinai Hosp Of Baltimore, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation | Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals | Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Program

    • Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane Univ School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Benjamin speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Benjamin treat?

    As a Pediatric Physiatrist, Dr. Benjamin 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. Benjamin. 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:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Other Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Athetoid Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis
    • Hemiplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting one side
    • One-sided spastic paralysis
    • Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
    • Mixed Cerebral Palsy
    • Atypical CP
    • Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder
    • Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy
    • CP with involuntary movements
    • Athetosis CP

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
    • G802: Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy
    • G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
    • G808: Other cerebral palsy
    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
    • G803: Athetoid cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
    • Quadriplegia
    • Spastic Hemiplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Right-sided spastic paralysis
    • Right-sided stiff paralysis
    • Spastic weakness on right dominant side
    • Tetraplegia
    • Four limb paralysis
    • Complete paralysis
    • Stiff paralysis on one side
    • Spastic one-sided paralysis
    • Hemiparesis with spasticity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
    • G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
    • G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
    • G8110: Spastic hemiplegia affecting unspecified side

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spina Bifida with Hydrocephalus
    • Spina Bifida
    • Hydrocephalus
    • Lower Back Spina Bifida and Water on Brain
    • Lumbar Myelomeningocele
    • Open Spine
    • Neural Tube Defect
    • Spinal Birth Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q052: Lumbar spina bifida with hydrocephalus
    • Q059: Spina bifida, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Brain Damage from Lack of Oxygen in Newborns (HIE)
    • Brain Disease
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Severe HIE
    • Severe Birth Asphyxia Brain Injury
    • Severe Neonatal HIE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P9163: Severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Cramps
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Charley Horse
    • Leg Cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    Also known as:

    • Brain damage from lack of oxygen
    • Brain Disease
    • Anoxic brain injury
    • Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
    • Oxygen deprivation brain injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Development Problems
    • Brain Malformations
    • Isolated lissencephaly sequence
    • Lissencephaly with cerebellar hypoplasia
    • X-linked lissencephaly with abnormal genitalia
    • Congenital Brain Reduction Defects
    • Underdeveloped Brain Regions
    • Brain Size Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q043: Other reduction deformities of brain

    Also known as:

    • Other Valgus Foot Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Congenital Foot Valgus
    • Foot Deformity (Valgus Type)
    • Outward Turning Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q666: Other congenital valgus deformities of feet

    What procedures does Dr. Benjamin perform?

    As a Pediatric Physiatrist, Dr. Benjamin performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Benjamin. 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:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Implanted Pain Pump Reprogramming and Refill
    • Implanted Pain Pump Management
    • Intrathecal pump refill
    • Epidural pump management
    • Pain pump adjustment
    • Implanted drug pump service
    • Intrathecal Pump Reprogramming
    • Epidural Pump Refill
    • Pain Pump Evaluation
    • Drug Infusion Pump Management

    CPT Codes:

    • 62369: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill
    • 62370: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill (requiring skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional)

    Also known as:

    • Reprogramming of Implanted Pain Pump
    • Intrathecal pump reprogramming
    • Epidural pump adjustment
    • Pain pump electronic analysis
    • Implanted drug pump management

    CPT Codes:

    • 62368: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Generating Device Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy
    • Augmentative Communication Therapy
    • AAC Device Programming
    • Speech Device Training

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
    • 92609: Therapeutic services for the use of speech-generating device, including programming and modification

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Short Leg Cast Application
    • Below Knee Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);

    Does Dr. Benjamin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Benjamin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Benjamin accept in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Benjamin in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Marine Engineers Benefits Association

    • Memorial Hermann

    • State of South Carolina

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    Where is Dr. Benjamin's office located?

    Dr. Scott Benjamin's Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (843) 792-1414

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    Dr. Scott Benjamin's Practice 2

    2250 Mall Dr

    North Charleston, SC 29406

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    Dr. Scott Benjamin's Practice 3

    1 Medical Center Dr

    Lebanon, NH 03756

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

    Dr. Benjamin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174614390.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benjamin?

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

    What is Dr. Scott Benjamin's specialty?

    Dr. Benjamin is a Pediatric Physiatrist near Charleston, SC. A physiatrist who employs an interdisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of congenital and childhood-onset physical impairments. This specialist addresses related or secondary medical, physical, functional, psychosocial, and vocational limitations, with a focus on understanding the life course of disability. Trained in identifying functional capabilities, this physician selects the most effective rehabilitation intervention strategies while considering the continuum of care for their patients. Contact Dr. Benjamin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Scott Benjamin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, Providence Orthopedic Hospital, MUSC Health - Orangeburg 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

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    Is Scott Benjamin accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Benjamin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Benjamin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Benjamin's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Benjamin?

    Please contact Dr. Benjamin's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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