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Dr. Benjamin May, DO

Shelton, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. May, Family Medicine Specialist in Shelton, WA?

    Dr. Benjamin May, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Shelton, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. May is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. May’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. May’s office at (360) 426-2653.

    What languages does Dr. May speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. May typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. May 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. May. 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 here.

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • Atypical Anxiety
    • Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
    • Specific Anxiety Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F418: Other specified anxiety disorders

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. May typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. May 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. May. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
    • Foley catheter insertion
    • Indwelling bladder catheter placement
    • Urinary catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 51702: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; simple (eg, Foley)

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Does Dr. May accept my insurance?

    Dr. May accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 426-2653 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. May accept in Shelton, WA?

    Dr. May in Shelton, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. May's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin May's Primary Practice

    1701 N 13th St

    Shelton, WA 98584

    (360) 426-2653

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    Dr. Benjamin May's Practice 2

    525 Lilly Rd NE

    Olympia, WA 98506

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    Dr. Benjamin May's Practice 3

    931 S Market Blvd

    Chehalis, WA 98532

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

    Dr. May's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447634878.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. May?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin May's specialty?

    Dr. May is a Family Medicine Specialist near Shelton, WA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Benjamin May affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. May is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, Providence St. Peter Hospital, Multicare Capital Medical Center 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Benjamin May accepting new patients in Shelton, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin May is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin May offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. May's office at (360) 426-2653 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin May?

    Please contact Dr. May's office at (360) 426-2653 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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