KB
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Balakumaran, Specialist in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Kathir Balakumaran, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Balakumaran is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balakumaran’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balakumaran’s office at (216) 778-7800.
What languages does Dr. Balakumaran speak?
Dr. Balakumaran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Balakumaran treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Balakumaran 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. Balakumaran. 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:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Slow Heart Rate
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Long QT Syndrome
- First-Degree Heart Block
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome
- Romano-Ward syndrome
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- RBBB
- Right Heart Block
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
- LQTS
- Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome
- Romano-Ward Syndrome
- First-Degree AV Block
- Mild Heart Block
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
- I4581: Long QT syndrome
- I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- HCM
- Thickened Heart Muscle
ICD-10 Codes:
- I422: Other hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Does Dr. Balakumaran accept my insurance?
Dr. Balakumaran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 778-7800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balakumaran accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Balakumaran in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Geisinger Health Plan
Medicare
Molina
Ohio Health Choice Plan
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Peak
SummaCare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Balakumaran's office located?
Dr. Kathir Balakumaran's Primary Practice
2500 Metrohealth Dr
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 778-7800
What is Dr. Balakumaran's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balakumaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609218502.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balakumaran?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balakumaran
What is Dr. Kathir Balakumaran's specialty?
Dr. Balakumaran is a Specialist near Cleveland, OH. Contact Dr. Balakumaran to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kathir Balakumaran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Balakumaran is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Metrohealth - Main Campus Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Specialist?
Explore Specialist with 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 Kathir Balakumaran accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. Kathir Balakumaran is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathir Balakumaran offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balakumaran's office at (216) 778-7800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathir Balakumaran?
Please contact Dr. Balakumaran's office at (216) 778-7800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Specialist Near Cleveland, OH
Cardiologist
Accepting patientsDr. Raj Vallabhaneni, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Cleveland, OH
SG
Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Santhi Ganesan, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified.
Cleveland, OH
BT
Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Barbra Tingley is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH. She is board certified.
Cleveland, OH