33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Benefield, Specialist in Gulfport, MS?
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 a Specialist like Dr. Benefield typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
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:
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353131: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Benefield typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Benefield 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Trabeculoplasty
- Laser Vitreous Surgery
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Glaucoma laser surgery
- Laser eye treatment for glaucoma
- Trabeculoplasty
- Vitreolysis
- laser eye surgery
- vitreous strand removal
- YAG laser vitreolysis
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65855: Trabeculoplasty by laser surgery
- 67031: Severing of vitreous strands, vitreous face adhesions, sheets, membranes or opacities, laser surgery (1 or more stages)
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 65820: Goniotomy
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Intermountain Health
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. Benefield affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Benefield has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Benefield's NPI number?A 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