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Dr. Ines Benis, MD

Norfolk, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Benis, Internist in Norfolk, VA?

    Dr. Ines Benis, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Benis is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benis’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benis’s office at (360) 533-2734.

    Where did Dr. Benis go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Faculte De Medecine Et De Pharmacie De Tunis, Universite De Tunis Ii

    Is Dr. Benis board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Ines Benis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Benis speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    • Italian

    What conditions does Dr. Benis treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Benis 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. Benis. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4189: Other specified sepsis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Which procedures does Dr. Benis perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ines Benis may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Benis' office.

    Does Dr. Benis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Benis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 533-2734 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Benis accept in Norfolk, VA?

    Dr. Benis in Norfolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Magellan Health Services

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Benis' office located?

    Dr. Ines Benis' Primary Practice

    830 Kempsville Rd # 2B223

    Norfolk, VA 23502

    (360) 533-2734

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    Dr. Ines Benis' Practice 2

    2025 Glenn Mitchell Dr

    Virginia Beach, VA 23456

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    Dr. Ines Benis' Practice 3

    3000 Coliseum Dr

    Hampton, VA 23666

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

    Dr. Benis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821289554.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benis?

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

    What is Dr. Ines Benis's specialty?

    Dr. Benis is a Internist near Norfolk, VA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Benis to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ines Benis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Benis is affiliated with Sentara Careplex Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ines Benis accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Ines Benis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ines Benis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Benis's office at (360) 533-2734 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ines Benis?

    Please contact Dr. Benis's office at (360) 533-2734 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ines Benis have?

    Dr. Ines Benis is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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