39 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Ballestas, Internist in Pt Charlotte, FL?
Where did Dr. Ballestas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine | Cook County Hospital | Cook County Hospital Program
Medical School: University De Cartagena, Div De Cien De La Salud, Cartagena, Colombia | University of Cartagena
What languages does Dr. Ballestas speak?
Dr. Ballestas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ballestas typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ballestas 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. Ballestas. 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Frequent Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Urinary frequency
- Peeing often
- Frequent need to urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R350: Frequency of micturition
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ballestas typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. David Ballestas may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Ballestas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ballestas accept my insurance?
Dr. Ballestas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (941) 625-2751 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ballestas accept in Pt Charlotte, FL?
Dr. Ballestas in Pt Charlotte, FL 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
CareCentrix
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ballestas' office located?
Dr. David Ballestas' Primary Practice
2525 Harbor Blvd Ste 102
Pt Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 625-2751
What hospitals are Dr. Ballestas affiliated with?
Dr. Ballestas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ballestas's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ballestas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609969419.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ballestas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ballestas
What is Dr. David Ballestas's specialty?
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.