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Who is Dr. Benn, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Francis Benn, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Benn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benn’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benn’s office at (205) 971-7500.
What languages does Dr. Benn speak?
Dr. Benn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Benn treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Benn 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. Benn. 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:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Fast Heartbeat
- Slow Heart Rate
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Flutter
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- SVT
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Heart Device Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
- Other Implanted Heart Device Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Body Fat
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult
Which procedures does Dr. Benn perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Francis Benn may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Benn's office.
Does Dr. Benn accept my insurance?
Dr. Benn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 971-7500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benn accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Benn in Birmingham, AL 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 Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Benn's office located?
Dr. Francis Benn's Primary Practice
3690 Grandview Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 971-7500
What is Dr. Benn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972842201.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benn
What is Dr. Francis Benn's specialty?
Dr. Benn is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Birmingham, AL. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Benn to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Francis Benn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Benn 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
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Is Francis Benn accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Francis Benn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francis Benn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benn's office at (205) 971-7500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francis Benn?
Please contact Dr. Benn's office at (205) 971-7500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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