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Dr. Douglas Balster, MD, PHD

Pediatrician, Pediatric Cardiologist, Cardiologist

Palo Alto, CA

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. Dr. Balster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balster’s office at (650) 498-7391.

    Is Dr. Balster board certified as a 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Balster typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    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
    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Balster typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Balster may include:

    Please contact Dr. Balster's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Balster accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Balster's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Balster's office located?

    Dr. Douglas Balster's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr # 5530

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 498-7391

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    Dr. Douglas Balster's Practice 2

    2425 Geary Blvd

    San Francisco, CA 94115

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    Dr. Douglas Balster's Practice 3

    1300 Crane St # 5804

    Menlo Park, CA 94025

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    What is Dr. Balster's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Douglas Balster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Balster is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, St. George Regional 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Douglas Balster?

    Please contact Dr. Balster's office at (650) 498-7391 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Balster's office located?

    Dr. Balster's offices are located in Palo Alto, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Menlo Park, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Balster have?

    Dr. Douglas Balster is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.