Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benbow, Pediatrician in Lansing, MI?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Benbow?
Dr. Melissa Benbow, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Benbow empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lansing, MI community, Dr. Benbow is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Benbow board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Benbow, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Benbow speak?
Dr. Benbow and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Benbow typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Benbow 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. Benbow. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Global Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Comprehensive Developmental Screening
- Milestone Delay Screening
- Overall Child Development Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Benbow typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Benbow may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Benbow's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Benbow accept my insurance?
Dr. Benbow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (517) 353-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benbow accept in Lansing, MI?
Dr. Benbow in Lansing, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
McLaren Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Benbow's office located?
Dr. Melissa Benbow's Primary Practice
13750 S Sedona Pkwy
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 353-4000
What hospitals are Dr. Benbow affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Benbow has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Benbow's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benbow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053564617.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benbow?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benbow