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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Balster, Pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Douglas Balster, MD, PHD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Balster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balster’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balster’s office at (650) 498-7391.
Is Dr. Balster board certified in Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Balster, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Balster speak?
Dr. Balster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Balster treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Balster 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. Balster. 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.
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Balster perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Douglas Balster may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Balster's office.
Does Dr. Balster accept my insurance?
Dr. Balster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 498-7391 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balster accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Balster in Palo Alto, 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
Contra Costa
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Health Plan of San Mateo
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Balster's office located?
Dr. Douglas Balster's Primary Practice
300 Pasteur Dr # 5530
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 498-7391
What is Dr. Balster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093901639.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balster
What is Dr. Douglas Balster's specialty?
Dr. Balster is a Pediatrician near Palo Alto, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Balster to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Douglas Balster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Balster is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Redwood City Medical Center. 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?
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Is Douglas Balster accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Balster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Balster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balster's office at (650) 498-7391 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Balster?
Please contact Dr. Balster's office at (650) 498-7391 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Balster have?
Dr. Douglas Balster is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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