26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balani, Infectious Disease Specialist in Hackensack, NJ?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
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 and 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, and 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Balani typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Balani typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Balani's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Balani's office located?
Dr. Bindu Balani's Primary Practice
20 Prospect Ave Ste 507
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 487-4088
What hospitals are Dr. Balani affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Balani has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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?A 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?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.