Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balfour, Neurologist in Carlsbad, CA?
Where did Dr. Balfour go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine
Is Dr. Balfour board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Glenn Balfour, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Balfour speak?
Dr. Balfour and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Balfour typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Balfour 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. Balfour. 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:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Right Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
- Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
- Right Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
- I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M174: Other bilateral secondary osteoarthritis of knee
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Balfour typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Glenn Balfour 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. Balfour's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Balfour accept my insurance?
Dr. Balfour accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (442) 500-8851 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balfour accept in Carlsbad, CA?
Dr. Balfour in Carlsbad, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Balfour's office located?
Dr. Glenn Balfour's Primary Practice
785 Grand Ave Ste 218
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(442) 500-8851
What hospitals are Dr. Balfour affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Balfour has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Balfour's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balfour's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104931542.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balfour?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balfour
What is Dr. Glenn Balfour's specialty?
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.