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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benson, Family Medicine Specialist in Portland, ME?
Dr. Jeffrey Benson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Benson completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center-Moses Division. Dr. Benson is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benson’s office at (207) 863-4341.
Where did Dr. Benson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center-Moses Division
Is Dr. Benson board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Benson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Benson speak?
Dr. Benson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Benson typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Benson typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Benson 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Benson accept my insurance?
Dr. Benson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 863-4341 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benson accept in Portland, ME?
Dr. Benson in Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Martin's Point
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Maine
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Benson's office located?
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 1992827851.
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. Jeffrey Benson's specialty?
Dr. Benson is a Family Medicine Specialist near Portland, ME.
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. Jeffrey Benson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benson is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Mid Coast Hospital, Lake Cumberland Regional 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jeffrey Benson accepting new patients in Portland, ME?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Benson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Benson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benson's office at (207) 863-4341 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Benson?
Please contact Dr. Benson's office at (207) 863-4341 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Benson have?
Dr. Jeffrey Benson is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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