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Dr. Taisha Benjamin, MD

Brooklyn, NY

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Benjamin, Pediatrician in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Taisha Benjamin, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Benjamin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benjamin’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benjamin’s office at (718) 778-0198.

    Is Dr. Benjamin board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Taisha Benjamin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Benjamin speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Benjamin treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Benjamin 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. Benjamin. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Suspected Exposure to Other Biological Agents Ruled Out
    • Other biohazard exposure cleared
    • No other biological agent exposure found
    • Other bioweapon exposure ruled out

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z03818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Adolescent Development Checkup
    • Teen Development
    • Teen development exam
    • Puberty checkup
    • Adolescent growth assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z003: Encounter for examination for adolescent development state

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • High Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol
    • Hypertriglyceridemia
    • Elevated triglycerides
    • High blood fats

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
    • E781: Pure hyperglyceridemia

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Normal Hearing Test
    • Clear Ear Checkup
    • Routine Audiology Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Eye and Vision Examination with Abnormal Findings
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Eye Exam with Issues
    • Abnormal Vision Test
    • Eye Doctor Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0101: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Low BP
    • Reduced blood pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R031: Nonspecific low blood-pressure reading

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Benjamin perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Taisha Benjamin may include:

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

    Does Dr. Benjamin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Benjamin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 778-0198 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Benjamin accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Benjamin in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicaid

    • MetroPlus

    • Molina

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Benjamin's office located?

    Dr. Taisha Benjamin's Primary Practice

    1167 Nostrand Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11225

    (718) 778-0198

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

    Dr. Benjamin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124297122.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benjamin?

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

    What is Dr. Taisha Benjamin's specialty?

    Dr. Benjamin is a Pediatrician near Brooklyn, NY. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Benjamin to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Benjamin 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 Taisha Benjamin accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Taisha Benjamin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Benjamin's office at (718) 778-0198 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Taisha Benjamin?

    Please contact Dr. Benjamin's office at (718) 778-0198 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Taisha Benjamin have?

    Dr. Taisha Benjamin is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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