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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balani, Infectious Disease Specialist in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Bindu Balani, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Hackensack, NJ. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Balani graduated from Rural Medical College of Pravara Medical Trust. Dr. Balani is fluent in English, Arabic, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balani’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balani’s office at (201) 487-4088.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Balani?
Dr. Bindu Balani, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Balani empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Lyme Disease, Staphylococcal Infections, Tick-borne Diseases, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Hackensack/NJ community, Dr. Balani is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Balani go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Rural Medical College of Pravara Medical Trust | B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India | Rural Medical College of Pravara Medical Trust
Is Dr. Balani board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Bindu Balani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Balani speak?
Dr. Balani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Balani treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Balani 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. Balani. 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:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Clinical Research Control Examination
- Clinical Trials
- Research Study Checkup
- Clinical Trial Participant Exam
- Control Group Medical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z006: Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Balani perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Bindu Balani may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Balani's office.
Does Dr. Balani accept my insurance?
Dr. Balani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 487-4088 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balani accept in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Balani in Hackensack, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
CDPHP
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Balani's office located?
Dr. Bindu Balani's Primary Practice
30 Prospect Ave Ste 2
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 487-4088
Recognitions
Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards
Doctor’s Choice - Last 5 Years
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in the last 5 years
What is Dr. Balani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063489243.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balani
What is Dr. Bindu Balani's specialty?
Dr. Balani is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Hackensack, NJ.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Balani to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Bindu Balani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balani is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Bindu Balani accepting new patients in Hackensack, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Bindu Balani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bindu Balani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balani's office at (201) 487-4088 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bindu Balani?
Please contact Dr. Balani's office at (201) 487-4088 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bindu Balani have?
Dr. Bindu Balani is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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