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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Switzer, Internist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Benjamin Switzer is an Internist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Switzer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Switzer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Switzer’s office at (716) 845-3880.
What languages does Dr. Switzer speak?
Dr. Switzer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Switzer treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Switzer 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. Switzer. 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:
- Melanoma
- Melanoma of the Trunk
- Melanoma of the Left Leg or Hip
- Melanoma of the Right Arm or Shoulder
- Melanoma of Scalp or Neck
- Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
- Anal Melanoma
- Melanoma of Right Leg or Hip
- Facial Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
- Cutaneous Melanoma
- Black Skin Cancer
- Malignant Melanoma of Body
- Skin Cancer on Torso
- Left Leg Melanoma
- Left Hip Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Left Leg
- Right Arm Melanoma
- Right Shoulder Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Right Arm
- Scalp Melanoma
- Neck Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Scalp
- Skin Cancer of Neck
- Left Arm Melanoma
- Left Shoulder Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Left Arm
- Left Upper Limb Melanoma
- Malignant Anal Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Anus
- Perianal Melanoma
- Anorectal Melanoma
- Right Leg Melanoma
- Right Hip Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Right Leg
- Right Lower Limb Melanoma
- Malignant Facial Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Face
- Melanoma on Face
ICD-10 Codes:
- C439: Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
- C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
- C4372: Malignant melanoma of left lower limb, including hip
- C4361: Malignant melanoma of right upper limb, including shoulder
- C434: Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck
- C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder
- C4351: Malignant melanoma of anal skin
- C4371: Malignant melanoma of right lower limb, including hip
- C4339: Malignant melanoma of other parts of face
Also known as:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Ear
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
- Rodent Ulcer
- BCC
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44212: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of right ear and external auricular canal
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer Spread
- Lung Cancer
- Metastatic Lung Cancer
- Secondary Lung Tumor
- Lung Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7800: Secondary malignant neoplasm of unspecified lung
Which procedures does Dr. Switzer perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Benjamin Switzer may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Switzer's office.
Does Dr. Switzer accept my insurance?
Dr. Switzer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 845-3880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Switzer accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Switzer in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independent Health
Martin's Point
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Univera Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Switzer's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Switzer's Primary Practice
Elm and Carlton St
Buffalo, NY 14263
(716) 845-3880
What is Dr. Switzer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Switzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497288203.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Switzer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Switzer
What is Dr. Benjamin Switzer's specialty?
Dr. Switzer is a Internist near Buffalo, NY.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Switzer to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Benjamin Switzer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Switzer is affiliated with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer 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 Switzer accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Switzer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Switzer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Switzer's office at (716) 845-3880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Switzer?
Please contact Dr. Switzer's office at (716) 845-3880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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