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Dr. Benjamin Freeze, MD, PHD

La Jolla, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Freeze, Neuroradiologist in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Benjamin Freeze, MD, PHD is a Neuroradiologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Freeze is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Freeze’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Freeze’s office at (617) 726-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Freeze speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neuroradiologist like Dr. Freeze typically treat?

    As a Neuroradiologist, Dr. Freeze 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. Freeze. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Atherosclerosis
    • Brain Disease
    • Hardening of Brain Arteries
    • Brain Artery Plaque
    • Cerebral Artery Disease
    • Brain Blood Vessel Hardening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    What procedures does a Neuroradiologist like Dr. Freeze typically perform?

    As a Neuroradiologist, Dr. Freeze 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. Freeze. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
    • Lymph Node Tracer Injection
    • Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Identification

    CPT Codes:

    • 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node

    Does Dr. Freeze accept my insurance?

    Dr. Freeze accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 726-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Freeze accept in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Freeze in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Freeze's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Freeze's Primary Practice

    9898 Genesee Ave

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (617) 726-2000

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

    Dr. Freeze's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053730747.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Freeze?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Freeze's specialty?

    Dr. Freeze is a Neuroradiologist near La Jolla, CA.

    What does a Neuroradiologist do?

    A neuroradiologist is an expert who diagnoses and treats diseases using imaging procedures related to the brain, spine, spinal cord, head, neck, and sensory organs in both adults and children.

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

    Yes, Dr. Freeze is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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 Benjamin Freeze accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Benjamin Freeze offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Freeze's office at (617) 726-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Freeze?

    Please contact Dr. Freeze's office at (617) 726-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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