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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benz, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lakewood, CO?
Dr. Paul Benz, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Benz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benz’s office at (414) 955-8296.
What languages does Dr. Benz speak?
Dr. Benz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Benz typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Benz 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. Benz. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Benz typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Benz may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Benz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Benz accept my insurance?
Dr. Benz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 955-8296 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benz accept in Lakewood, CO?
Dr. Benz in Lakewood, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Intermountain Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of New Mexico
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Benz's office located?
What is Dr. Benz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386105252.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benz
What is Dr. Paul Benz's specialty?
Dr. Benz is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lakewood, CO.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Paul Benz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benz is affiliated with Intermountain Health - Lutheran Hospital, Intermountain Health - Good Samaritan Hospital, Intermountain Health - Saint Joseph Hospital, Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Paul Benz accepting new patients in Lakewood, CO?
Yes, Dr. Paul Benz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Benz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benz's office at (414) 955-8296 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Benz?
Please contact Dr. Benz's office at (414) 955-8296 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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