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42 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Brito-Benitez, Internist in West Palm Beach, FL?
Dr. Argentina Brito-Benitez, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in West Palm Beach, FL with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 42 years. Dr. Brito-Benitez graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program. Dr. Brito-Benitez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brito-Benitez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brito-Benitez’s office at (561) 968-8462.
Where did Dr. Brito-Benitez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo | University of California
What languages does Dr. Brito-Benitez speak?
Dr. Brito-Benitez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Brito-Benitez typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Brito-Benitez 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. Brito-Benitez. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Brito-Benitez typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Argentina Brito-Benitez may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Brito-Benitez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Brito-Benitez accept my insurance?
Dr. Brito-Benitez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 968-8462 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brito-Benitez accept in West Palm Beach, FL?
Dr. Brito-Benitez in West Palm Beach, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Brito-Benitez's office located?
Dr. Argentina Brito-Benitez's Primary Practice
2070 S Military Trl
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
(561) 968-8462
What is Dr. Brito-Benitez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brito-Benitez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154371953.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brito-Benitez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brito-Benitez
What is Dr. Argentina Brito-Benitez's specialty?
Dr. Brito-Benitez is a Internist near West Palm Beach, FL.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Argentina Brito-Benitez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Brito-Benitez 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 Argentina Brito-Benitez accepting new patients in West Palm Beach, FL?
Yes, Dr. Argentina Brito-Benitez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Argentina Brito-Benitez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brito-Benitez's office at (561) 968-8462 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Argentina Brito-Benitez?
Please contact Dr. Brito-Benitez's office at (561) 968-8462 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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