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Dr. Andrew Benn, MD

Walnut Creek, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Benn, Interventional Cardiologist in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Andrew Benn, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Benn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benn’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benn’s office at (925) 274-2860.

    What languages does Dr. Benn speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Benn treat?

    As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Benn 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. Benn. 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:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device
    • ICD implant
    • Automatic defibrillator
    • Implanted heart shock device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
    • Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Irregular heartbeat
    • Heart rhythm disorder
    • Cardiac dysrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Which procedures does Dr. Benn perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?

    As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Andrew Benn may include:

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

    Does Dr. Benn accept my insurance?

    Dr. Benn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 274-2860 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Benn accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Benn in Walnut Creek, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Benn's office located?

    Dr. Andrew Benn's Primary Practice

    1450 Treat Blvd Ste 220B

    Walnut Creek, CA 94597

    (925) 274-2860

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    Dr. Andrew Benn's Practice 2

    2101 Vale Rd

    San Pablo, CA 94806

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    Dr. Andrew Benn's Practice 3

    106 La Casa Via Ste 140

    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

    (925) 274-2860

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

    Dr. Benn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851329270.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benn?

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

    What is Dr. Andrew Benn's specialty?

    Dr. Benn is a Interventional Cardiologist near Walnut Creek, CA. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Benn to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Andrew Benn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Benn is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center 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 Interventional Cardiologist?

    Explore Interventional Cardiologist 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 Andrew Benn accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Benn is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Andrew Benn offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Benn's office at (925) 274-2860 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Andrew Benn?

    Please contact Dr. Benn's office at (925) 274-2860 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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