19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benz, Neurologist in Myrtle Beach, SC?
Dr. Francis Benz, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Myrtle Beach, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Benz graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School Program and completed his residency at Medical University of South Carolina Program. Dr. Benz is fluent in English and Albanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benz’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benz’s office at (843) 692-0968.
Where did Dr. Benz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Medical University of South Carolina Program
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Program
What languages does Dr. Benz speak?
Dr. Benz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Albanian
English
What conditions does Dr. Benz treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Benz 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. Benz. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Other Migraine Types
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Common migraine
- Pulsating headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Uncommon migraine
- Atypical migraine
- Complex migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43119: Migraine with aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43701: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43011: Migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43111: Migraine with aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43809: Other migraine, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Cervicogenic Headache
- Headache
- Neck Headache
- Headache from Neck Pain
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4486: Cervicogenic headache
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tic Douloureux
- Facial Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G500: Trigeminal neuralgia
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
What procedures does Dr. Benz perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Benz 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. Benz. 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:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Also known as:
- Dry Needling for Muscles
- Needle Insertion into Muscle
- Therapeutic Dry Needling
- Muscle Needle Therapy
- Multiple Muscle Needling
- Dry Needling (1-2 Muscles)
- Muscle Needle Treatment
- Therapeutic Needle Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 20561: Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 3 or more muscles
- 20560: Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Does Dr. Benz accept my insurance?
Dr. Benz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 692-0968 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benz accept in Myrtle Beach, SC?
Dr. Benz in Myrtle Beach, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Cigna
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
Medicare
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
State of Vermont
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Benz's office located?
What is Dr. Benz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285680397.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benz
What is Dr. Francis Benz's specialty?
Dr. Benz is a Neurologist near Myrtle Beach, SC.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Benz to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Francis Benz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benz is affiliated with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, New London Hospital, Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Cheshire Medical Center, Concord Hospital 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 Francis Benz accepting new patients in Myrtle Beach, SC?
Yes, Dr. Francis Benz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francis Benz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benz's office at (843) 692-0968 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francis Benz?
Please contact Dr. Benz's office at (843) 692-0968 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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