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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balladares, Internist in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Ricardo Balladares, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Balladares is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balladares’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balladares’s office at (919) 350-8000.
What languages does Dr. Balladares speak?
Dr. Balladares and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Balladares typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Balladares 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. Balladares. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Balladares typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Balladares 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. Balladares. 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:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Does Dr. Balladares accept my insurance?
Dr. Balladares accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 350-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balladares accept in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Balladares in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Balladares' office located?
Dr. Ricardo Balladares' Primary Practice
3237 Blue Ridge Rd
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 350-8000
What is Dr. Balladares's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balladares's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821738758.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balladares?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balladares
What is Dr. Ricardo Balladares's specialty?
Dr. Balladares is a Internist near Raleigh, NC.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Ricardo Balladares affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balladares is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Unc Health Rex, Wakemed Cary 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ricardo Balladares accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Balladares is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ricardo Balladares offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balladares's office at (919) 350-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Balladares?
Please contact Dr. Balladares's office at (919) 350-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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