Summary

Dr. Raymond Benza is a cardiovascular disease specialist with additional expertise in interventional cardiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Michigan Hospitals & Health Centers. Dr. Benza furthered his training with a cardiovascular diseases fellowship at the University of Alabama Hospital. With 37 years of clinical experience, he brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Benza is affiliated with Canonsburg General Hospital and practices at Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. He specializes in treating heart failure and pulmonary hypertension, conditions that affect the heart's ability to pump blood effectively. His expertise also includes managing cor pulmonale, a heart condition caused by lung disease. Dr. Benza performs procedures such as electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythms and chest fluoroscopy for diagnostic imaging. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 37 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Univ Of Al Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Internal Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Sentara Heart Hospital

600 Gresham DrNorfolk, VA 23507
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

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4.3 
37 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
Norfolk , VANorfolk , VALexington , KYPortland , OR
Med School: University of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College Navi Mumbai Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Raymond L. Benza

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CDPHP
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Plan - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MediGold
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • OSU Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • VillageCareMax
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Raymond L. Benza has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Raymond L. Benza has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Connective Tissue Diseases
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Lung Diseases
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Raymond L. Benza holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Internal Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville in 1989.

NPI Number

Raymond L. Benza's NPI number is 1366497430.

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