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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balsama, Surgeon in Sewell, NJ?
Dr. Louis Balsama, DO is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Sewell, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Balsama is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balsama’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balsama’s office.
What languages does Dr. Balsama speak?
Dr. Balsama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Balsama treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Balsama 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. Balsama. 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Class 1 Obesity
- Class 2 Obesity
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- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Mild Obesity
- Moderate Obesity
- BMI Class 1 Obesity
- Significant Obesity
- Severe Obesity (Class 2)
- BMI Class 2 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E66811: Obesity, class 1
- E66812: Obesity, class 2
Also known as:
- Bariatric Surgery Status
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Weight-loss (Metabolic & Bariatric) Surgery
- Weight Loss Surgery History
- Gastric Bypass Status
- Sleeve Gastrectomy Status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9884: Bariatric surgery status
Also known as:
- Panniculitis
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Fat layer inflammation
- Subcutaneous fat disorder
- Skin nodule inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M793: Panniculitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
What procedures does Dr. Balsama perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Balsama performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Balsama. 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:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Laparoscopy
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Bariatric surgery
- Minimally invasive gastric bypass
- Weight loss surgery
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- Longitudinal Gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 43644: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; with gastric bypass and Roux-en-Y gastroenterostomy (roux limb 150 cm or less)
- 43775: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (ie, sleeve gastrectomy)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Lavage (Abdominal Fluid Wash)
- Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
- Abdominal Fluid Sampling
- Belly Wash Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 49084: Peritoneal lavage, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
- Tummy Tuck
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
- Infraumbilical Lipectomy
- Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
- Abdominal Skin Excision
- Abdominoplasty
- Belly Fat Removal Surgery
- Excess Skin Removal Abdomen
CPT Codes:
- 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy
- 15847: Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy), abdomen (eg, abdominoplasty) (includes umbilical transposition and fascial plication) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Balsama accept my insurance?
Dr. Balsama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balsama accept in Sewell, NJ?
Dr. Balsama in Sewell, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Bowling Green State University
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of New Jersey
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Balsama's office located?
Dr. Louis Balsama's Primary Practice
239 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd Ste 355
Sewell, NJ 08080
What is Dr. Balsama's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balsama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861462939.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balsama?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balsama
What is Dr. Louis Balsama's specialty?
Dr. Balsama is a Surgeon near Sewell, NJ. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Balsama to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Louis Balsama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balsama is affiliated with Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Jefferson Stratford 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
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Is Louis Balsama accepting new patients in Sewell, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Louis Balsama is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Louis Balsama offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balsama's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Louis Balsama?
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