Dr. Rachael Benson, MD
Tarrytown, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benson, Sleep Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist in Tarrytown, NY?
Rachael Benson is an assistant professor of neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, in the Division of Epilepsy and Sleep. She completed her undergraduate degree at Washington University in St. Louis followed by a medical doctorate (MD) at New York Medical College. She pursued her residency in Neurology and fellowship in Neurophysiology and Epilepsy at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Benson specializes in epilepsy and sleep disorders. She has a special interest in pregnant women with epilepsy.
WebsiteWhat 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 Sleep Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & 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:
- Focal Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Does Dr. Benson accept my insurance?
Dr. Benson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benson accept in Tarrytown, NY?
Dr. Benson in Tarrytown, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CDPHP
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Independence Blue Cross
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
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Where is Dr. Benson's office located?
ColumbiaDoctors - Tarrytown
155 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(917) 300-0553
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 1689094799.
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. Rachael Benson's specialty?
Dr. Benson is a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Psychiatrist & Neurologist near Tarrytown, NY. A psychiatrist or neurologist practicing Sleep Medicine is certified in this subspecialty and focuses on the clinical assessment, physiological testing, diagnosis, management, and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists care for patients of all ages and adopt multidisciplinary approaches to treatment. They manage a wide range of conditions, including sleep-related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnia's, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias, and sleep-related movement disorders. Contact Dr. Benson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rachael Benson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benson is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Rachael Benson accepting new patients in Tarrytown, NY?
Yes, Dr. Rachael Benson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachael Benson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benson's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachael Benson?
Please contact Dr. Benson's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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