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Dr. Jose Benitez, MD

Dr. Jose Benitez, MD

North Attleboro, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Benitez, Family Medicine Specialist in North Attleboro, MA?

    Dr. Jose Benitez, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in North Attleboro, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Benitez graduated from Universidad Del Este and completed his residency at Palmetto Health Richland. Dr. Benitez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benitez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benitez’s office at (508) 695-9421.

    Where did Dr. Benitez go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Palmetto Health Richland

    • Medical School: Universidad Del Este

    Is Dr. Benitez board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Jose Benitez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Benitez speak?

    Dr. Benitez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Benitez treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Benitez 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. Benitez. 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:

    • Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Generalized Muscle Atrophy
    • Widespread Muscle Loss
    • Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Dementia with Behavioral Changes
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder
    • Dementia with behavioral problems
    • Cognitive decline with behavior issues
    • Memory loss with personality changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
    • F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R278: Other lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Repeated Falls
    • Falls
    • Frequent Falling
    • Recurrent Falls
    • Balance Problems Leading to Falls

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R296: Repeated falls

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    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:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Oral dysphagia
    • Trouble chewing and swallowing
    • Difficulty moving food in mouth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase

    What procedures does Dr. Benitez perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Benitez 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. Benitez. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Benitez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Benitez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 695-9421 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Benitez accept in North Attleboro, MA?

    Dr. Benitez in North Attleboro, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island

    • Community Partners (AZ)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Alliance Plan (HAP)

    • Medicare

    • Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)

    • State of Rhode Island

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Benitez's office located?

    Dr. Jose Benitez's Primary Practice

    170 Draper Ave

    North Attleboro, MA 02760

    (508) 695-9421

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    Dr. Jose Benitez's Practice 2

    160 Wayland Ave

    Providence, RI 02906

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    What is Dr. Benitez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Benitez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962530691.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benitez?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benitez

    What is Dr. Jose Benitez's specialty?

    Dr. Benitez is a Family Medicine Specialist near North Attleboro, MA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Benitez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jose Benitez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Benitez is affiliated with South County Hospital Campus, Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Jose Benitez accepting new patients in North Attleboro, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Jose Benitez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jose Benitez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Benitez's office at (508) 695-9421 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jose Benitez?

    Please contact Dr. Benitez's office at (508) 695-9421 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jose Benitez have?

    Dr. Jose Benitez is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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