16 Years of Experience
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 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Platt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Platt’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Platt typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Platt typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Platt performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
Also known as:
- Implanted Pain Pump Reprogramming and Refill
- Implanted Pain Pump Management
- Intrathecal pump refill
- Epidural pump management
- Pain pump adjustment
- Implanted drug pump service
- Intrathecal Pump Reprogramming
- Epidural Pump Refill
- Pain Pump Evaluation
- Drug Infusion Pump Management
CPT Codes:
- 62369: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill
- 62370: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill (requiring skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional)
Also known as:
- Reprogramming of Implanted Pain Pump
- Intrathecal pump reprogramming
- Epidural pump adjustment
- Pain pump electronic analysis
- Implanted drug pump management
CPT Codes:
- 62368: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
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
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
H & R Block
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Not Specified
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Platt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Platt is affiliated with Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center, Peacehealth St. John 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
When to see a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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