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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ballada, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Viktor Ballada, MD is an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ballada is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ballada’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ballada’s office at (314) 525-1798.
What languages does Dr. Ballada speak?
Dr. Ballada and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ballada typically treat?
As an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ballada 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. Ballada. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetic skin sores
- Diabetes-related wounds
- Foot ulcers from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
Also known as:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Superficial Chronic Skin Ulcer
- Skin Condition
- Open Sore
- Skin Wound
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L98491: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites limited to breakdown of skin
What procedures does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ballada typically perform?
As an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ballada 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. Ballada. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Unna Boot Application
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
Does Dr. Ballada accept my insurance?
Dr. Ballada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 525-1798 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ballada accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Ballada in Saint Louis, MO 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)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ballada's office located?
Dr. Viktor Ballada's Primary Practice
10012 Kennerly Rd Ste 406
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 525-1798
What is Dr. Ballada's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ballada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972543460.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ballada?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ballada
What is Dr. Viktor Ballada's specialty?
Dr. Ballada is a Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist near Saint Louis, MO.
What does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist do?
Physicians specializing in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, who may come from various specialties such as preventive medicine or emergency medicine, treat conditions like decompression illness, diving accidents, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, radiation and burn tissue damage, and bone infections using hyperbaric oxygen therapy. These specialists also consult with other physicians on hyperbaric chamber operations, evaluate risks, and implement preventive measures to safeguard divers and individuals working in altered atmospheric conditions from disease and disability.
Is this Dr. Viktor Ballada affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ballada is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital - Chesterfield, Mo, Ssm Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton 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
When to see an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Viktor Ballada accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Viktor Ballada is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Viktor Ballada offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ballada's office at (314) 525-1798 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Viktor Ballada?
Please contact Dr. Ballada's office at (314) 525-1798 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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