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Dr. James Bennett, MD

Monterey, CA

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bennett, Pediatrician in Monterey, CA?

    Dr. James Bennett, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Monterey, CA. He has been practicing for over 28 years. Dr. Bennett completed his residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Univ Co Hlth Sci Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Bennett is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bennett’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bennett’s office at (831) 372-5841.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Univ Co Hlth Sci Ctr, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca

    What languages does Dr. Bennett speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Bennett typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Bennett 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. Bennett. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Bennett typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Bennett 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. Bennett. 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:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Tongue Tie Release (Frenotomy)
    • Lingual Frenectomy
    • Frenotomy
    • Tongue-Tie Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 41010: Incision of lingual frenum (frenotomy)

    Does Dr. Bennett accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bennett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 372-5841 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bennett accept in Monterey, CA?

    Dr. Bennett in Monterey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Coastal

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Santa Cruz County

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bennett's office located?

    Dr. James Bennett's Primary Practice

    1900 Garden Rd Ste 110

    Monterey, CA 93940

    (831) 372-5841

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    What hospitals are Dr. Bennett affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Bennett has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital logo
    Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital,Stanford, CA
    Ranked

    Ranked in 6 Procedures

    Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford,Palo Alto, CA

    Salinas Valley Health Medical Center,Salinas, CA

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

    Dr. Bennett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427173061.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bennett?

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

    What is Dr. James Bennett's specialty?

    Dr. Bennett is a Pediatrician near Monterey, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. James Bennett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bennett is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Dr. James Bennett accepting new patients in Monterey, CA?

    Yes, Dr. James Bennett is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Bennett offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bennett's office at (831) 372-5841 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Bennett?

    Please contact Dr. Bennett's office at (831) 372-5841 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bennett's office located?

    Dr. Bennett's office is located in Monterey, CA.

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