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Who is Dr. Benjamins, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Laura Benjamins, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Benjamins graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Benjamins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benjamins’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benjamins’s office at (313) 448-9600.
Where did Dr. Benjamins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Benjamins board certified in Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Laura Benjamins, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Benjamins speak?
Dr. Benjamins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Benjamins treat?
As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Benjamins 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. Benjamins. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Negative Pregnancy Test Result
- Pregnancy Test
- No pregnancy detected
- Negative HCG test
- Not pregnant result
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative
Also known as:
- Period Pain
- Menstrual Cramps
- Dysmenorrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- N946: Dysmenorrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Irregular Cycle)
- Irregular Periods
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
- Menstruation
- Menometrorrhagia
- Irregular Heavy Bleeding
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Oligomenorrhea
- Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
- Menorrhagia
- Polymenorrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- N921: Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle
- N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
- N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Also known as:
- Birth Control Shot Check-up
- Other Birth Control Counseling
- Birth Control
- Injectable contraceptive follow-up
- Depo-Provera monitoring
- Birth control injection check
- Additional contraceptive advice
- General family planning discussion
- Ongoing birth control counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive
- Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Skin Pigmentation Disorder
- AN
- Dark Skin Patches
- Thickened Dark Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- L83: Acanthosis nigricans
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Which procedures does Dr. Benjamins perform as a Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Laura Benjamins may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Benjamins' office.
Does Dr. Benjamins accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 448-9600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benjamins accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Benjamins in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
Independence Blue Cross
McLaren Health Plan
Molina
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Benjamins' office located?
Dr. Laura Benjamins' Primary Practice
6410 Fannin St Ste 500
Houston, TX 77030
(313) 448-9600
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Laura Benjamins?
Dr. Benjamins has appointments available at her Houston, TX office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Benjamins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benjamins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528272028.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benjamins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benjamins
What is Dr. Laura Benjamins's specialty?
Dr. Benjamins is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX. Contact Dr. Benjamins to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Laura Benjamins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Benjamins is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
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Is Laura Benjamins accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Laura Benjamins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Benjamins offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Benjamins, or call (313) 448-9600 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Benjamins?
Please contact Dr. Benjamins's office at (313) 448-9600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Benjamins have?
Dr. Laura Benjamins is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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