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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benton, Hospitalist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. John Benton, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Benton completed his residency at St Anthony Hospital Central. Dr. Benton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benton’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benton’s office at (502) 895-8911.
Where did Dr. Benton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Anthony Hospital Central
Is Dr. Benton board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. John Benton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Benton speak?
Dr. Benton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Benton treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Benton 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. Benton. 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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Pneumonitis
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Pus in Kidney
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Kidney Abscess
- Infected Hydronephrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N136: Pyonephrosis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Urethral Catheter Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Infected urinary catheter
- Inflammation from urethral catheter
- Foley catheter infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T83511A: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to indwelling urethral catheter, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Which procedures does Dr. Benton perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Benton may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Benton's office.
Does Dr. Benton accept my insurance?
Dr. Benton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 895-8911 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benton accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Benton in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Benton's office located?
What is Dr. Benton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477545754.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benton
What is Dr. John Benton's specialty?
Dr. Benton is a Hospitalist near Louisville, KY. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Benton to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Benton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benton is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville 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 Hospitalist?
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Is John Benton accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. John Benton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Benton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benton's office at (502) 895-8911 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Benton?
Please contact Dr. Benton's office at (502) 895-8911 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Benton have?
Dr. John Benton is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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