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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benninghoff, Pulmonologist in Newark, DE?
Dr. Michael Benninghoff, DO is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Newark, DE with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Benninghoff is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benninghoff’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benninghoff’s office.
Where did Dr. Benninghoff go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa
What languages does Dr. Benninghoff speak?
Dr. Benninghoff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Benninghoff typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Benninghoff 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. Benninghoff. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Benninghoff typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Benninghoff may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Benninghoff's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Benninghoff accept my insurance?
Dr. Benninghoff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benninghoff accept in Newark, DE?
Dr. Benninghoff in Newark, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Benninghoff's office located?
What is Dr. Benninghoff's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benninghoff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366562605.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benninghoff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benninghoff
What is Dr. Michael Benninghoff's specialty?
Dr. Benninghoff is a Pulmonologist near Newark, DE.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Michael Benninghoff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benninghoff is affiliated with Wilmington Hospital, Christianacare, Union Hospital 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michael Benninghoff accepting new patients in Newark, DE?
Yes, Dr. Michael Benninghoff is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Benninghoff offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benninghoff's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Benninghoff?
Please contact Dr. Benninghoff's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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