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Dr. Benjamin Dacula, MD

Palmdale, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dacula, Family Medicine Specialist in Palmdale, CA?

    Dr. Benjamin Dacula, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Palmdale, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Dacula is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dacula’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dacula’s office at (877) 554-4404.

    Is Dr. Dacula board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Dacula, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Dacula speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Dacula treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dacula 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. Dacula. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    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:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Brain damage from lack of oxygen
    • Brain Disease
    • Anoxic brain injury
    • Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
    • Oxygen deprivation brain injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Which procedures does Dr. Dacula perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Benjamin Dacula may include:

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

    Does Dr. Dacula accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dacula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (877) 554-4404 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dacula accept in Palmdale, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • HealthComp

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dacula's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Dacula's Primary Practice

    4502 E Avenue S

    Palmdale, CA 93552

    (877) 554-4404

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    Dr. Benjamin Dacula's Practice 2

    13652 Cantara St

    Panorama City, CA 91402

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

    Dr. Dacula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295762326.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dacula?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Dacula's specialty?

    Dr. Dacula is a Family Medicine Specialist near Palmdale, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Dacula to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Dacula is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Benjamin Dacula accepting new patients in Palmdale, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Benjamin Dacula offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dacula's office at (877) 554-4404 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Dacula?

    Please contact Dr. Dacula's office at (877) 554-4404 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Benjamin Dacula have?

    Dr. Benjamin Dacula is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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