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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benhammou, Gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Jihane Benhammou is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Benhammou is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benhammou’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benhammou’s office at (310) 208-5400.
What languages does Dr. Benhammou speak?
Dr. Benhammou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Benhammou typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Benhammou 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. Benhammou. 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:
- Cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Benhammou typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Benhammou 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. Benhammou. 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:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Benhammou accept my insurance?
Dr. Benhammou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 208-5400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benhammou accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Benhammou in Santa Monica, CA 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 Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Benhammou's office located?
Dr. Jihane Benhammou's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 208-5400
What is Dr. Benhammou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benhammou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326347998.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benhammou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benhammou
What is Dr. Jihane Benhammou's specialty?
Dr. Benhammou is a Gastroenterologist near Santa Monica, CA.
What does a Gastroenterologist do?
An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs.
Is this Dr. Jihane Benhammou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benhammou is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Bakersfield Memorial 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
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Is Jihane Benhammou accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jihane Benhammou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jihane Benhammou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benhammou's office at (310) 208-5400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jihane Benhammou?
Please contact Dr. Benhammou's office at (310) 208-5400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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