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Dr. Benjamin Scott, MD

Aurora, CO

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Scott, Anesthesiologist in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Benjamin Scott, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Scott graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons. Dr. Scott is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scott’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scott’s office at (720) 848-0000.

    Where did Dr. Scott go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of California, Santa Barbara | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons

    Is Dr. Scott board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Scott, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Scott speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Scott treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Scott 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. Scott. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Other Breathing Problems
    • Breathing Problems
    • Unusual breathing patterns
    • Abnormal respiration
    • Breathing irregularities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Toxic Brain Damage
    • Toxic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Poisoning
    • Drug-Induced Brain Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G929: Unspecified toxic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Toxic brain damage
    • Toxic encephalopathy
    • Brain damage from toxins
    • Drug-induced brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G928: Other toxic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Shock
    • Circulatory collapse
    • Systemic shock
    • Acute circulatory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R578: Other shock

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Brain Disease
    • Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor
    • Cerebral meningeal tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Tic Douloureux
    • Facial Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G500: Trigeminal neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Other Esophagus Condition
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Various esophageal diseases
    • Miscellaneous esophagus problems
    • Other food pipe issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus

    Also known as:

    • Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
    • Brain Tumor
    • Frontal Lobe Cancer
    • Brain Cancer
    • Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe

    Does Dr. Scott accept my insurance?

    Dr. Scott accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 848-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Scott accept in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Scott in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Scott's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Scott's Primary Practice

    12605 E 16th Ave

    Aurora, CO 80045

    (720) 848-0000

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    Dr. Benjamin Scott's Practice 2

    1635 Aurora Ct

    Aurora, CO 80045

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

    Dr. Scott's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700940780.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scott?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Scott's specialty?

    Dr. Scott is a Anesthesiologist near Aurora, CO. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Scott to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Benjamin Scott affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Scott is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital 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 Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Benjamin Scott accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Scott is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Scott offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Scott's office at (720) 848-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Scott?

    Please contact Dr. Scott's office at (720) 848-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Benjamin Scott have?

    Dr. Benjamin Scott is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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