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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Collen, Hospitalist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Benjamin Collen, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Collen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Collen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Collen’s office at (210) 575-8110.
What languages does Dr. Collen speak?
Dr. Collen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Collen typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Collen 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. Collen. 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Collen typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Collen may include:
Please contact Dr. Collen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Collen accept my insurance?
Dr. Collen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 575-8110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Collen accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Collen in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Century Healthcare
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Collen's office located?
What is Dr. Collen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Collen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588084701.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Collen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Collen
What is Dr. Benjamin Collen's specialty?
Dr. Collen is a Hospitalist near San Antonio, TX.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Collen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Collen is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Benjamin Collen accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Collen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Collen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Collen's office at (210) 575-8110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Collen?
Please contact Dr. Collen's office at (210) 575-8110 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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