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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benefield, Specialist in Gulfport, MS?
Dr. Donald Benefield, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Gulfport, MS with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Benefield graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Tulane University. Dr. Benefield is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Benefield’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Benefield’s office at (228) 328-0972.
Where did Dr. Benefield go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane University | Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program
Medical School: Tulane Univ School of Medicine | Angeles University Foundation School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Benefield speak?
Dr. Benefield and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Benefield treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Benefield 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. Benefield. 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Other Secondary Cataract
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cataract from another condition
- Complicated cataract
- Acquired cataract
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H26491: Other secondary cataract, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H401131: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, mild stage
- H401132: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, moderate stage
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H401133: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, severe stage
Also known as:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Glaucoma
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Glaucomatous optic neuropathy
- Eye pressure damage
- Optic nerve damage from glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H47233: Glaucomatous optic atrophy, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Mechanical Eyelid Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02413: Mechanical ptosis of bilateral eyelids
Does Dr. Benefield accept my insurance?
Dr. Benefield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (228) 328-0972 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Benefield accept in Gulfport, MS?
Dr. Benefield in Gulfport, MS 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 Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Benefield's office located?
Dr. Donald Benefield's Primary Practice
14225 Dedeaux Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 328-0972
What is Dr. Benefield's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Benefield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386636694.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Benefield?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Benefield
What is Dr. Donald Benefield's specialty?
Dr. Benefield is a Specialist near Gulfport, MS. Contact Dr. Benefield to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Donald Benefield affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Benefield is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Gulfport 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 Specialist?
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Is Donald Benefield accepting new patients in Gulfport, MS?
Yes, Dr. Donald Benefield is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Donald Benefield offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Benefield's office at (228) 328-0972 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Donald Benefield?
Please contact Dr. Benefield's office at (228) 328-0972 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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