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Dr. Benjamin Milam, MD

Cathedral City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Milam, Addiction Medicine Specialist in Cathedral City, CA?

    Dr. Benjamin Milam, MD is an Addiction Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Cathedral City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Milam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Milam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Milam’s office at (760) 340-3911.

    What languages does Dr. Milam speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Milam treat?

    As a Addiction Medicine Specialist, Dr. Milam 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. Milam. 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:

    • Alcohol Use Disorder
    • Alcohol Use Disorder with Withdrawal
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcohol use disorder
    • Alcohol dependence
    • Alcoholism
    • Problem drinking
    • AUD
    • Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
    • Alcohol dependence withdrawal
    • Alcohol detox

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1020: Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
    • F10239: Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • History of Falls
    • Falls
    • Previous falls
    • Recurrent falls
    • Risk of falling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9181: History of falling

    Also known as:

    • Opioid Dependence
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Hashimoto's Disease
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Hashimoto's disease
    • Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Sedative Addiction
    • Medicines
    • Sedative dependence
    • Sleeping pill addiction
    • Anxiety medication dependence

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1320: Sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Paralysis or Weakness on Right Side After Stroke
    • Brain Disease
    • Paralysis
    • Right-sided stroke paralysis
    • Right hemiparesis after stroke
    • Right hemiplegia after stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69951: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following unspecified cerebrovascular disease affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Cystostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • Bladder Stoma Care
    • Urinary Diversion Care
    • Suprapubic Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z435: Encounter for attention to cystostomy

    Also known as:

    • Stimulant Dependence
    • Drug Use and Addiction
    • Stimulant Addiction
    • Stimulant Drug Addiction
    • Stimulant Use Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1520: Other stimulant dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sores
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89510: Pressure ulcer of right ankle, unstageable

    Which procedures does Dr. Milam perform as a Addiction Medicine Specialist?

    As a Addiction Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Benjamin Milam may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Milam's office.

    Does Dr. Milam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Milam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 340-3911 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Milam accept in Cathedral City, CA?

    Dr. Milam in Cathedral City, CA 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 of Idaho

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • PacificSource

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Milam's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Milam's Primary Practice

    67780 E Palm Canyon Dr

    Cathedral City, CA 92234

    (760) 340-3911

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    Dr. Benjamin Milam's Practice 2

    39000 Bob Hope Dr

    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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    Dr. Benjamin Milam's Practice 3

    1919 Lincoln Way

    Coeur D Alene, ID 83814

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

    Dr. Milam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467949958.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Milam?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Milam's specialty?

    Dr. Milam is a Addiction Medicine Specialist near Cathedral City, CA. An addiction medicine specialist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and other addictive behaviors. They are trained to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction to provide comprehensive care to patients struggling with various types of addictions. Contact Dr. Milam to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Milam is affiliated with Kootenai Health 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

    Where can I learn more about Addiction Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Addiction 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 Benjamin Milam accepting new patients in Cathedral City, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Benjamin Milam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Milam's office at (760) 340-3911 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Milam?

    Please contact Dr. Milam's office at (760) 340-3911 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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