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Who is Dr. Bala, Pediatric Neurologist in Austin, TX?
Dr. Thara Bala, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX. She is board certified. Dr. Bala is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bala’s office at (832) 227-1000.
Is Dr. Bala board certified as a Pediatric Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Thara Bala, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Bala speak?
Dr. Bala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Bala typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Bala 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. Bala. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Recurrent seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40802: Other epilepsy, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Bala typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Thara Bala may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Bala's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bala accept my insurance?
Dr. Bala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (832) 227-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bala accept in Austin, TX?
Dr. Bala in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bala's office located?
What is Dr. Bala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720248941.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bala
What is Dr. Thara Bala's specialty?
Dr. Bala is a Pediatric Neurologist near Austin, TX.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages.
Is this Dr. Thara Bala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bala is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Texas Childrens Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Thara Bala accepting new patients in Austin, TX?
Yes, Dr. Thara Bala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thara Bala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bala's office at (832) 227-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thara Bala?
Please contact Dr. Bala's office at (832) 227-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thara Bala have?
Dr. Thara Bala is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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