Dr. Jerasimos Ballas, MD
San Diego, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ballas, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Jerasimos Ballas, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ballas is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ballas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ballas’s office at (800) 926-8273.
What languages does Dr. Ballas speak?
Dr. Ballas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ballas typically treat?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ballas 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. Ballas. 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 here.
Also known as:
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0993: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
Also known as:
- Nuchal Translucency Screening
- NT scan
- First trimester screening ultrasound
- Screening for Down syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3682: Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency
Also known as:
- Unspecified High-Risk Pregnancy Supervision
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- General high-risk pregnancy monitoring
- Managing unspecified high-risk pregnancy
- High-risk pregnancy care (general)
- Monitoring for unknown pregnancy risks
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0992: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester
Also known as:
- Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
- Antenatal Malformation Screening
- Fetal Anomaly Scan
- Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
What procedures does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ballas typically perform?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ballas 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. Ballas. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Fetal Non-Stress Test
- Nonstress Test
- Nonstress Test (NST)
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- NST for Pregnancy
- Baby Heartbeat Test
CPT Codes:
- 59025: Fetal non-stress test
Does Dr. Ballas accept my insurance?
Dr. Ballas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 926-8273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ballas accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ballas in San Diego, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ballas' office located?
What is Dr. Ballas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ballas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871767384.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ballas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ballas
What is Dr. Jerasimos Ballas's specialty?
Dr. Ballas is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist do?
An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies.
Is this Dr. Jerasimos Ballas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ballas is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Sharp Memorial Hospital 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 a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jerasimos Ballas accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jerasimos Ballas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jerasimos Ballas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ballas's office at (800) 926-8273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jerasimos Ballas?
Please contact Dr. Ballas's office at (800) 926-8273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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