30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benn, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Paterson, NJ?
Dr. Howard Benn, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Paterson, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Benn graduated from Zhongshan Medical University and completed his residency at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program. Dr. Benn is fluent in English, Chinese, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benn’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benn’s office.
Where did Dr. Benn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Program
Medical School: Sun Yat Sen University Of Med Science Guangzhou China | Zhongshan Medical University
Is Dr. Benn board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Howard Benn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Benn speak?
Dr. Benn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Benn treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Benn 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. Benn. 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
- Colon Cancer
- Ascending Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
- C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle cell anemia without crisis
- Chronic sickle cell disease
- Stable sickle cell
ICD-10 Codes:
- D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Inherited Blood Clotting Disorder
- Bleeding Disorder
- Rare Thrombophilia
- Genetic Clotting Tendency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D6859: Other primary thrombophilia
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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Stomach Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Stomach
- Stomach Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C169: Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Benn perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Howard Benn may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Benn's office.
Does Dr. Benn accept my insurance?
Dr. Benn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benn accept in Paterson, NJ?
Dr. Benn in Paterson, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Benn's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
3.0
Overall rating
Based on 2 reviews
Office Experience
20% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Diagnosis
60% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Howard Benn a Good overall experience rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Dr. Benn has been rated and reviewed by 2 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Benn, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Benn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841364965.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benn
What is Dr. Howard Benn's specialty?
Dr. Benn is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Paterson, NJ. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Benn to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Howard Benn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benn is affiliated with Englewood Hospital, St. Joseph's University Medical Center 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 Howard Benn accepting new patients in Paterson, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Howard Benn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Benn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benn's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Benn?
Please contact Dr. Benn's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Benn have?
Dr. Howard Benn is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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