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Dr. David Benavides, MD, PHD

Baltimore, MD

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Benavides, Neurologist in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. David Benavides, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD. He is board certified. Dr. Benavides is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benavides’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benavides’s office at (410) 328-5605.

    What languages does Dr. Benavides speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Benavides treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Benavides 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. Benavides. 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:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis
    • G35D: Multiple sclerosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
    • Encephalitis
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Encephalomyelitis
    • Brain Swelling
    • Spinal Cord Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G0481: Other encephalitis and encephalomyelitis
    • G0490: Encephalitis and encephalomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Optic Nerve Inflammation
    • Optic Neuritis
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Swollen Optic Nerve
    • Inflamed Optic Nerve
    • Inflammation of Optic Nerve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
    • H468: Other optic neuritis

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Brain or Spinal Cord Scan
    • Unusual CNS imaging results
    • Other neurological scan abnormalities
    • Brain imaging findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9089: Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neuromyelitis Optica
    • Autoimmune Disease
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Neuromyelitis optica
    • NMO', 'Devic's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G360: Neuromyelitis optica [Devic]

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Sarcoidosis Affecting Other Body Parts
    • Sarcoidosis
    • Extrapulmonary Sarcoidosis
    • Systemic Sarcoidosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D8689: Sarcoidosis of other sites

    Also known as:

    • Demyelinating Disease of Central Nervous System
    • Degenerative Nerve Disease
    • CNS Demyelination
    • Nerve Sheath Damage in Brain/Spine
    • Myelin Loss Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G379: Demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Disorientation
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Mental Confusion
    • Loss of Bearings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R410: Disorientation, unspecified

    Does Dr. Benavides accept my insurance?

    Dr. Benavides accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-5605 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Benavides accept in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Benavides in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Benavides' office located?

    Dr. David Benavides' Primary Practice

    110 S Paca St Fl 3

    Baltimore, MD 21201

    (410) 328-5605

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

    Dr. Benavides's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609194885.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benavides?

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

    What is Dr. David Benavides's specialty?

    Dr. Benavides is a Neurologist near Baltimore, MD.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. David Benavides affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Benavides is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Of Maryland Medical Center, Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital, Chan Soon - Shiong Medical Center At Windber. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 David Benavides accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?

    Yes, Dr. David Benavides is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Benavides offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Benavides's office at (410) 328-5605 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Benavides?

    Please contact Dr. Benavides's office at (410) 328-5605 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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