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Who is Dr. Blech, Neurologist in North Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Benzion Blech, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in North Kansas City, MO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Blech is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blech’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blech’s office at (928) 537-4375.
What languages does Dr. Blech speak?
Dr. Blech and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Blech treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Blech 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. Blech. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Slurred Speech
- Aphasia
- Slurred or Unclear Speech
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Unclear speech
- Mumbled speech
- Dysarthria
- Difficulty speaking
- Language impairment
- Loss of speech
- Anarthria
- Difficulty articulating words
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4781: Slurred speech
- R4701: Aphasia
- R471: Dysarthria and anarthria
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Headache
- Tension Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
- Stress headache
- Muscle contraction headache
- Everyday headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
- G44201: Tension-type headache, unspecified, intractable
Also known as:
- Other Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H538: Other visual disturbances
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Facial Weakness
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Facial Paralysis', 'Facial Droop', 'Weakness in Face', 'Bell's Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29810: Facial weakness
Which procedures does Dr. Blech perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Benzion Blech may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Blech's office.
Does Dr. Blech accept my insurance?
Dr. Blech accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (928) 537-4375 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blech accept in North Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Blech in North Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Blech's office located?
Dr. Benzion Blech's Primary Practice
2790 Clay Edwards Dr # 1235
North Kansas City, MO 64116
(928) 537-4375
What is Dr. Blech's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blech's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538515465.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blech?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blech
What is Dr. Benzion Blech's specialty?
Dr. Blech is a Neurologist near North Kansas City, MO.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Blech to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Benzion Blech affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blech is affiliated with Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, Piedmont Athens Regional, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center 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
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Is Benzion Blech accepting new patients in North Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Benzion Blech is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benzion Blech offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blech's office at (928) 537-4375 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benzion Blech?
Please contact Dr. Blech's office at (928) 537-4375 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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