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Dr. Benjamin Martinez, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Martinez, Critical Care Surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Benjamin Martinez, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA. He is board certified. Dr. Martinez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Martinez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Martinez’s office at (225) 765-2048.

    What languages does Dr. Martinez speak?

    Dr. Martinez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Martinez treat?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Martinez 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. Martinez. 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:

    • Acute pain from injury
    • Pain
    • Traumatic pain
    • Injury pain
    • Sudden pain from trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8911: Acute pain due to trauma

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Brain Injury with Unknown Loss of Consciousness
    • Traumatic Brain Injury without Loss of Consciousness
    • Traumatic Brain Injury with Unspecified Loss of Consciousness
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI
    • Head Injury Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Head injury
    • Brain trauma
    • Concussion
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury with Unclear Fainting
    • Brain Trauma with Undetermined LOC
    • Unspecified Brain Injury
    • Mild Head Injury
    • Brain Trauma without Fainting
    • Concussion (No LOC)
    • Head Injury with Undetermined Fainting
    • Brain Trauma with Unclear LOC

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
    • S062XAA: Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S069XAA: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S069X0A: Unspecified intracranial injury without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S069X9A: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Collapsed Lung
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Traumatic Air in Chest
    • Traumatic Pneumothorax
    • Injured Collapsed Lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Injury
    • Unspecified Injury
    • Many injuries
    • Several injuries
    • Polytrauma
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown location
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T07XXXA: Unspecified multiple injuries, initial encounter
    • T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Collapsed Lung with Blood
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Hemopneumothorax
    • Blood and Air in Chest
    • Traumatic Hemopneumothorax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S272XXA: Traumatic hemopneumothorax, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Which procedures does Dr. Martinez perform as a Critical Care Surgeon?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Benjamin Martinez may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Martinez's office.

    Does Dr. Martinez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Martinez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 765-2048 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Martinez accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Martinez in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Franciscan Miss Ourlady Health

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Martinez's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Martinez's Primary Practice

    5000 Hennessy Blvd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

    (225) 765-2048

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    What is Dr. Martinez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Martinez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366766321.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Martinez?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Martinez

    What is Dr. Benjamin Martinez's specialty?

    Dr. Martinez is a Critical Care Surgeon near Baton Rouge, LA. A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Martinez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Benjamin Martinez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Martinez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. 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 Critical Care Surgeon?

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    Is Benjamin Martinez accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Martinez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Martinez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Martinez's office at (225) 765-2048 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Martinez?

    Please contact Dr. Martinez's office at (225) 765-2048 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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