Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benn, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Birmingham, AL?
What languages does Dr. Benn speak?
Dr. Benn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Benn typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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
What procedures does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Benn typically perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Benn 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Placement
- ICD insertion
- Permanent defibrillator implant
- Heart defibrillator replacement
- Transvenous defibrillator system
CPT Codes:
- 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Also known as:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Benn's office located?
Dr. Francis Benn's Primary Practice
3680 Grandview Pkwy Ste 200
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 971-7500
What hospitals are Dr. Benn affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Benn has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Benn's NPI number?A 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