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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balkunas, Psychiatrist in New Britain, CT?
Dr. Michael Balkunas, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in New Britain, CT with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Balkunas is fluent in English, Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balkunas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balkunas’s office at (860) 224-5011.
What languages does Dr. Balkunas speak?
Dr. Balkunas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Balkunas treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Balkunas 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. Balkunas. 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:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Mild Recurrent Major Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Dysthymia
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Chronic Depression
- Mild chronic depression
- Mild recurring depression
- Mild depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F341: Dysthymic disorder
- F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Balkunas perform as a Psychiatrist?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Balkunas may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Balkunas' office.
Does Dr. Balkunas accept my insurance?
Dr. Balkunas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 224-5011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balkunas accept in New Britain, CT?
Dr. Balkunas in New Britain, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Connecticut
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Balkunas' office located?
Dr. Michael Balkunas' Primary Practice
100 Grand St Ofc
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 224-5011
What is Dr. Balkunas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balkunas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023095916.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balkunas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balkunas
What is Dr. Michael Balkunas's specialty?
Dr. Balkunas is a Psychiatrist near New Britain, CT.
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Contact Dr. Balkunas to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Michael Balkunas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balkunas is affiliated with The Hospital of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Michael Balkunas accepting new patients in New Britain, CT?
Yes, Dr. Michael Balkunas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Balkunas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balkunas's office at (860) 224-5011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Balkunas?
Please contact Dr. Balkunas's office at (860) 224-5011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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