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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cantu, Anesthesiologist in West Hills, CA?
Dr. Benjamin Cantu, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in West Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cantu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cantu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cantu’s office at (800) 307-8016.
What languages does Dr. Cantu speak?
Dr. Cantu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Cantu typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Cantu 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. Cantu. 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Elective Abortion
- Abortion
- Planned abortion
- Voluntary termination of pregnancy
- Induced abortion
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z332: Encounter for elective termination of pregnancy
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H269: Unspecified cataract
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Cantu typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Cantu 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. Cantu. 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Does Dr. Cantu accept my insurance?
Dr. Cantu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 307-8016 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cantu accept in West Hills, CA?
Dr. Cantu in West Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Citrus Valley Health Partners (CA)
City of Los Angeles
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cantu's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Cantu's Primary Practice
7300 Medical Center Dr
West Hills, CA 91307
(800) 307-8016
What is Dr. Cantu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cantu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295122455.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cantu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cantu
What is Dr. Benjamin Cantu's specialty?
Dr. Cantu is a Anesthesiologist near West Hills, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Cantu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cantu is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center 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
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Is Benjamin Cantu accepting new patients in West Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Cantu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Cantu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cantu's office at (800) 307-8016 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Cantu?
Please contact Dr. Cantu's office at (800) 307-8016 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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