23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benjamin, Pediatric Physiatrist in Charleston, SC?
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 a Pediatric Physiatrist like Dr. Benjamin typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Other Cerebral Palsy
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- G802: Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
- G808: Other cerebral palsy
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:
- Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
- Quadriplegia
- Paralysis
- Right-sided spastic paralysis
- Right-sided stiff paralysis
- Spastic weakness on right dominant side
- Tetraplegia
- Four limb paralysis
- Complete paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
- G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Physiatrist like Dr. Benjamin typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Benjamin's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Benjamin affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Benjamin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Benjamin's NPI number?A 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?
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