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Who is Dr. Benitez, Pediatric Neurologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Viviana Benitez, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Benitez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benitez’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benitez’s office at (617) 632-2680.
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 Pediatric Neurologist, 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:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Stem Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
- Brain Stem Cancer
- Brainstem Glioma
- Malignant Brainstem Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
- C716: Malignant neoplasm of cerebellum
- C717: Malignant neoplasm of brain stem
Also known as:
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neurofibromatosis type 1
- NF1
- Von Recklinghausen disease
- Peripheral neurofibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8501: Neurofibromatosis, type 1
Also known as:
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Focal Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Brain Condition
- Brain Problem
- Unspecified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G939: Disorder of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cafe-au-lait Spots
- Birthmarks
- CALMs
- Coffee-with-Milk Spots
- Light Brown Birthmarks
ICD-10 Codes:
- L813: Cafe au lait spots
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
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:
- Benign Nerve System Tumor
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Benign Tumor
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Non-cancerous nerve growth
- Benign peripheral nerve neoplasm
- Benign autonomic nerve neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3610: Benign neoplasm of peripheral nerves and autonomic nervous system, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Which procedures does Dr. Benitez perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Viviana Benitez 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. Benitez's office.
Does Dr. Benitez accept my insurance?
Dr. Benitez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 632-2680 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benitez accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Benitez 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 Plans
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Benitez's office located?
Dr. Viviana Benitez's Primary Practice
300 Longwood Ave # 3446
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 632-2680
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 1922307172.
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. Viviana Benitez's specialty?
Dr. Benitez 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. Benitez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Viviana Benitez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Benitez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Boston Childrens Hospital, Dana - Farber Cancer Institute - Longwood Medical Area. 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 Viviana Benitez accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Viviana Benitez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Viviana Benitez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benitez's office at (617) 632-2680 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Viviana Benitez?
Please contact Dr. Benitez's office at (617) 632-2680 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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