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Who is Dr. Shofty, Neurosurgeon in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Ben Shofty, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Salt Lake City, UT with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Shofty is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shofty’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shofty’s office at (713) 798-5928.
What languages does Dr. Shofty speak?
Dr. Shofty and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
What conditions does Dr. Shofty treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Shofty 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. Shofty. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Neurostimulator Management
- Nerve Stimulator Adjustment
- Implantable Neurostimulator Care
- Deep Brain Stimulator Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4542: Encounter for adjustment and management of neurostimulator
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Does Dr. Shofty accept my insurance?
Dr. Shofty accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 798-5928 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shofty accept in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Shofty in Salt Lake City, UT 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)
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shofty's office located?
Dr. Ben Shofty's Primary Practice
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
(713) 798-5928
What is Dr. Shofty's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shofty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699304022.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shofty?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shofty
What is Dr. Ben Shofty's specialty?
Dr. Shofty is a Neurosurgeon near Salt Lake City, UT. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Shofty to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ben Shofty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shofty is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Of Utah Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Ben Shofty accepting new patients in Salt Lake City, UT?
Yes, Dr. Ben Shofty is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ben Shofty offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shofty's office at (713) 798-5928 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ben Shofty?
Please contact Dr. Shofty's office at (713) 798-5928 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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