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Who is Dr. Benson, Pediatric Neurologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Leslie Benson, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. She is board certified. Dr. Benson graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Massachusetts General Hospital Program. Dr. Benson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benson’s office at (617) 355-8735.
Where did Dr. Benson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital Program
Medical School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Benson speak?
Dr. Benson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Benson treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Benson 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. Benson. 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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Demyelinating Disease of Central Nervous System
- MOG Antibody Disease
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- CNS Demyelination
- Nerve Sheath Damage in Brain/Spine
- Myelin Loss Disorder
- MOGAD
- MOG-Associated Disease
- Myelin Antibody Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G379: Demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified
- G3781: Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease
- G378: Other specified demyelinating diseases of central nervous system
Also known as:
- Acute Transverse Myelitis
- Myelitis
- Neurologic Disease
- Spinal Cord Disease
- ATM
- Spinal cord inflammation
- Spinal Cord Inflammation
- Transverse Myelitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G373: Acute transverse myelitis in demyelinating disease of central nervous system
- G0491: Myelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Optic Neuritis
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
- Inflammation of Optic Nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
- H468: Other optic neuritis
Also known as:
- Neuromyelitis Optica
- Autoimmune Disease
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Neuromyelitis optica
- NMO', 'Devic's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G360: Neuromyelitis optica [Devic]
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
- Encephalitis
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Encephalomyelitis
- Brain Swelling
- Spinal Cord Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G0481: Other encephalitis and encephalomyelitis
- G0490: Encephalitis and encephalomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity with Breathing Problems
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity and Lung Issues
- Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
- Pickwickian Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- E662: Morbid (severe) obesity with alveolar hypoventilation
Also known as:
- Acute Flaccid Myelitis
- AFM
- Sudden Weakness of Limbs
- Spinal Cord Inflammation with Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G0482: Acute flaccid myelitis
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Skull or Head Scan
- Unusual Head Imaging
- Atypical Skull Scan
- Abnormal Brain Scan (general)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R930: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Immune System Disorder
- Immune System and Disorder
- Immunity Disorder
- Immunological Disorder
- Immune Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- D8989: Other specified disorders involving the immune mechanism, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Benson perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Leslie Benson may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Benson's office.
Does Dr. Benson accept my insurance?
Dr. Benson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-8735 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benson accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Benson in Boston, MA 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 Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Fallon Community Health Plan
Health New England
Health Plans
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Benson's office located?
What is Dr. Benson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194851832.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benson
What is Dr. Leslie Benson's specialty?
Dr. Benson is a Pediatric Neurologist near Boston, MA. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Benson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Leslie Benson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Benson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Boston Childrens 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 Leslie Benson accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Leslie Benson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leslie Benson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benson's office at (617) 355-8735 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leslie Benson?
Please contact Dr. Benson's office at (617) 355-8735 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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