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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stricks, Internist in Santa Fe, NM?
Dr. Ben Stricks, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Santa Fe, NM. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Stricks completed his residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Stricks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stricks’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stricks’s office at (505) 913-6130.
Where did Dr. Stricks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa
Is Dr. Stricks board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ben Stricks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Stricks speak?
Dr. Stricks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Stricks typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Stricks 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. Stricks. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Stricks typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ben Stricks 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. Stricks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Stricks accept my insurance?
Dr. Stricks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 913-6130 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stricks accept in Santa Fe, NM?
Dr. Stricks in Santa Fe, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
State of New Mexico
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Stricks' office located?
Dr. Ben Stricks' Primary Practice
455 Saint Michaels Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 913-6130
What is Dr. Stricks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stricks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841209848.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stricks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stricks
What is Dr. Ben Stricks's specialty?
Dr. Stricks is a Internist near Santa Fe, NM.
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.
Is this Dr. Ben Stricks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stricks is affiliated with Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Los Alamos Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ben Stricks accepting new patients in Santa Fe, NM?
Yes, Dr. Ben Stricks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ben Stricks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stricks's office at (505) 913-6130 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ben Stricks?
Please contact Dr. Stricks's office at (505) 913-6130 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ben Stricks have?
Dr. Ben Stricks is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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