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Dr. David Benisch, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Benisch, Surgeon in New York, NY?

    Dr. David Benisch, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Benisch graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr, General Surgery; Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, General Surgery. Dr. Benisch is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benisch’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benisch’s office at (631) 423-7000.

    Where did Dr. Benisch go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, General Surgery; Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, General Surgery | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Benisch board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. David Benisch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Benisch speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Benisch treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Benisch 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. Benisch. 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:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Obstructed Belly Button Hernia
    • Abdominal Hernia with Bowel Blockage
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Umbilical Hernia with Obstruction
    • Blocked Belly Button Hernia
    • Strangulated Umbilical Hernia
    • Belly Hernia with Obstruction
    • Intestinal Blockage from Hernia
    • Hernia with Bowel Obstruction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K420: Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
    • K460: Unspecified abdominal hernia with obstruction, without gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Lump or Swelling
    • Neck Lump or Swelling
    • Body Mass
    • Torso Lump
    • Trunk Nodule
    • Neck Mass
    • Bump on Neck
    • Neck Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk
    • R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

    Also known as:

    • Pilonidal Cyst
    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal cyst
    • Pilonidal sinus
    • Tailbone cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does Dr. Benisch perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Benisch 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. Benisch. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Strangulated Hernia Repair
    • Incarcerated Hernia Surgery
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Drainage of Rectal Abscess
    • Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
    • Perirectal Abscess Incision
    • Rectal Abscess Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46040: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or perirectal abscess (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
    • Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Neck/Chest)
    • Abdominal Wall Tumor Removal
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
    • Back Tumor Removal
    • Flank Tumor Surgery
    • Intramuscular Tumor Excision
    • Neck soft tissue tumor removal
    • Chest wall tumor excision
    • Subfascial tumor removal
    • Large intramuscular tumor surgery
    • Abdominal Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Removal Abdomen
    • Abdominal Wall Mass Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 21933: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
    • 21554: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
    • 22903: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of abdominal wall, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Large Tumor Removal from Shoulder
    • Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
    • Shoulder Tumor Excision (Deep)
    • Large Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery (Shoulder)
    • Intramuscular Shoulder Tumor Removal
    • Shoulder Mass Excision
    • Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
    • Flank Tumor Removal
    • Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
    • Back Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23073: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of shoulder area, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
    • 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Large Neck or Chest Tumor
    • Excision of subcutaneous tumor
    • Neck mass removal
    • Chest wall tumor surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21552: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Upper Arm or Elbow Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Large)
    • Arm tumor excision
    • Elbow soft tissue mass removal
    • Large intramuscular tumor removal arm

    CPT Codes:

    • 24073: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of upper arm or elbow area, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
    • Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
    • Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
    • Tailbone Cyst Removal
    • Tailbone Cyst Surgery
    • Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
    • 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Trunk)
    • Adjacent tissue transfer
    • Local flap surgery
    • Skin rearrangement

    CPT Codes:

    • 14000: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Benisch accept my insurance?

    Dr. Benisch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 423-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Benisch accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Benisch in New York, 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)

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Benisch's office located?

    Dr. David Benisch's Primary Practice

    336 E 86th St

    New York, NY 10028

    (631) 423-7000

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    Dr. David Benisch's Practice 2

    124 Main St Ste 16

    Huntington, NY 11743

    (631) 423-7000

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

    Dr. Benisch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689604415.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benisch?

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

    What is Dr. David Benisch's specialty?

    Dr. Benisch is a Surgeon near New York, NY. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Benisch to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Benisch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Benisch is affiliated with Huntington Hospital 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

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    Is David Benisch accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. David Benisch is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Benisch offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Benisch's office at (631) 423-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Benisch?

    Please contact Dr. Benisch's office at (631) 423-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Benisch have?

    Dr. David Benisch is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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