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Dr. Benjamin Platt, MD

Vancouver, WA

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Platt, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Vancouver, WA?

    Dr. Benjamin Platt, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Vancouver, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Platt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Platt’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Platt’s office at (360) 546-8950.

    Is Dr. Platt board certified in Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Platt speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Platt treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Platt 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. Platt. 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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Infusion Pump Management
    • Pump Adjustment
    • Infusion Device Care
    • Drug Delivery Pump Management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z451: Encounter for adjustment and management of infusion pump

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
    • Back Pain
    • SI Joint Inflammation
    • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
    • Inflamed SI Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Mid-Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica
    • Pinched Nerve in Mid-Back
    • Thoracic Radiculopathy
    • Upper Back Nerve Compression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
    • M5414: Radiculopathy, thoracic region

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Mid-Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease
    • Thoracic Spondylosis
    • Mid-Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Thoracic Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M47814: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, thoracic region

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the knee
    • Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Primary Widespread Arthritis
    • Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M179: Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified
    • M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Cramps
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Charley Horse
    • Leg Cramps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R252: Cramp and spasm

    Also known as:

    • Occipital Neuralgia
    • Headache
    • Nerve Pain in Back of Head
    • Occipital Nerve Pain
    • Neuralgia of the Head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5481: Occipital neuralgia

    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:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Disc Degeneration
    • Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
    • Worn Spinal Discs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Fibromyalgia
    • Widespread pain syndrome
    • Chronic muscle pain
    • Fibromyositis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M797: Fibromyalgia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5117: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Which procedures does Dr. Platt perform as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Does Dr. Platt accept my insurance?

    Dr. Platt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 546-8950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Platt accept in Vancouver, WA?

    Dr. Platt in Vancouver, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • First Administrators

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Platt's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Platt's Primary Practice

    2312 NE 129th St

    Vancouver, WA 98686

    (360) 546-8950

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    Dr. Benjamin Platt's Practice 2

    8716 E Mill Plain Blvd

    Vancouver, WA 98664

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    Dr. Benjamin Platt's Practice 3

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

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

    Dr. Platt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952466567.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Platt?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Platt's specialty?

    Dr. Platt is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Vancouver, WA. In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care. Contact Dr. Platt to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Platt is affiliated with Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center 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 Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Benjamin Platt accepting new patients in Vancouver, WA?

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

    Does Dr. Benjamin Platt offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Platt's office at (360) 546-8950 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Platt?

    Please contact Dr. Platt's office at (360) 546-8950 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Benjamin Platt have?

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

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