Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benziger, Internist in Spooner, WI?
Dr. Catherine Benziger, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Spooner, WI with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Benziger is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benziger’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benziger’s office at (206) 744-1599.
What languages does Dr. Benziger speak?
Dr. Benziger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Benziger treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Benziger 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. Benziger. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Slow Heart Rate
- Heart Palpitations
- First-Degree Heart Block
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- First-Degree AV Block
- Mild Heart Block
- RBBB
- Right Heart Block
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
- I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
- I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I081: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and tricuspid valves
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Past Heart Attack
- Heart Attack
- Previous Heart Attack
- Old Myocardial Infarction
- Prior Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I252: Old myocardial infarction
Which procedures does Dr. Benziger perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Catherine Benziger may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Benziger's office.
Does Dr. Benziger accept my insurance?
Dr. Benziger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 744-1599 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benziger accept in Spooner, WI?
Dr. Benziger in Spooner, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Auxiant
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
IMCare
Medica
Medicare
PrimeWest Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Benziger's office located?
Dr. Catherine Benziger's Primary Practice
1180 Chandler Dr
Spooner, WI 54801
(206) 744-1599
What is Dr. Benziger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benziger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518266394.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benziger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benziger
What is Dr. Catherine Benziger's specialty?
Dr. Benziger is a Internist near Spooner, WI.
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.
Contact Dr. Benziger to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Catherine Benziger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benziger is affiliated with Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center - Duluth which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Catherine Benziger accepting new patients in Spooner, WI?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Benziger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Catherine Benziger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benziger's office at (206) 744-1599 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Catherine Benziger?
Please contact Dr. Benziger's office at (206) 744-1599 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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