Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benson, Internist in Dublin, CA?
Dr. Kim Benson, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Dublin, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Benson graduated from University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington and completed her residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program. Dr. Benson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benson’s office at (925) 875-6100.
Where did Dr. Benson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program
Medical School: University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington
What languages does Dr. Benson speak?
Dr. Benson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Benson typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Benson 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. Benson. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Benson typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Benson 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. Benson. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Benson accept my insurance?
Dr. Benson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 875-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benson accept in Dublin, CA?
Dr. Benson in Dublin, 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
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Benson's office located?
What is Dr. Benson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801948633.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benson
What is Dr. Kim Benson's specialty?
Dr. Benson is a Internist near Dublin, CA.
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.
Is this Dr. Kim Benson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benson is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Eden Medical Center, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Sutter Delta Medical Center, Novato Community Hospital 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 Kim Benson accepting new patients in Dublin, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kim Benson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kim Benson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benson's office at (925) 875-6100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kim Benson?
Please contact Dr. Benson's office at (925) 875-6100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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