Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benjamin, Internist in Torrance, CA?
Where did Dr. Benjamin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | University Michigan
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il
Is Dr. Benjamin board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Rudo Benjamin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Benjamin speak?
Dr. Benjamin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Tagalog
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Benjamin typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Benjamin 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. Benjamin. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Benjamin typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Rudo Benjamin 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. Benjamin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Benjamin accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 303-6833 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benjamin accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Benjamin in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
HealthSmart
Humana
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
MHH Healthcare
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Benjamin's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Benjamin affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Benjamin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Benjamin's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benjamin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295736676.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benjamin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benjamin
What is Dr. Rudo Benjamin's specialty?
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.