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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balas, Family Medicine Specialist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Michelle Balas, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Balas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balas’s office at (570) 824-3521.
Is Dr. Balas board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Balas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Balas speak?
Dr. Balas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Balas typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Balas 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. Balas. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Balas typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Balas may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Balas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Balas accept my insurance?
Dr. Balas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 824-3521 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balas accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Balas in Wilkes Barre, PA 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 Association
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Balas' office located?
Dr. Michelle Balas' Primary Practice
1111 E End Blvd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
(570) 824-3521
What is Dr. Balas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801055926.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balas
What is Dr. Michelle Balas's specialty?
Dr. Balas is a Family Medicine Specialist near Wilkes Barre, PA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Michelle Balas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balas is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital, Wilkes-Barre General 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michelle Balas accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Balas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Balas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balas's office at (570) 824-3521 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Balas?
Please contact Dr. Balas's office at (570) 824-3521 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michelle Balas have?
Dr. Michelle Balas is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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