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Dr. Galina Balon, MD

Dr. Galina Balon, MD

Mountain View, CA

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    Who is Dr. Balon, Internist in Mountain View, CA?

    Dr. Galina Balon, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Mountain View, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Balon graduated from st St Petersburg Ip Pavlov Medical Institute and completed her residency at Stanford University Hospital/Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Program. Dr. Balon is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balon’s office at (650) 934-7808.

    Where did Dr. Balon go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Stanford University Hospital/Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: St Petersburg Ip Pavlov Medical Institute | st St Petersburg Ip Pavlov Medical Institute | St Petersburg, Russia | Georgetown University School of Medicine | St Petersburg Pavlov State Med University

    Is Dr. Balon board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Galina Balon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Balon speak?

    Dr. Balon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Balon treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Balon 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. Balon. 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:

    • 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • First-Degree Heart Block
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • First-Degree AV Block
    • Mild Heart Block
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Septic Shock
    • Shock
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • Severe blood poisoning with shock
    • Septic collapse
    • Infection-induced shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney and Ureter Problems
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Which procedures does Dr. Balon perform as an Internist?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Galina Balon may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Balon's office.

    Does Dr. Balon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Balon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 934-7808 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Balon accept in Mountain View, CA?

    Dr. Balon in Mountain View, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • MIT Health Plans

    • OptumRx

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Balon's office located?

    Dr. Galina Balon's Primary Practice

    701 E El Camino Real

    Mountain View, CA 94040

    (650) 934-7808

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    Dr. Galina Balon's Practice 2

    15400 Los Gatos Blvd

    Los Gatos, CA 95032

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    Dr. Galina Balon's Practice 3

    550 S Green Valley Rd

    Watsonville, CA 95076

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    What is Dr. Balon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Balon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114932571.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balon?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balon

    What is Dr. Galina Balon's specialty?

    Dr. Balon is a Internist near Mountain View, CA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Balon to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Galina Balon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Balon is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: El Camino Health - Mountain View Hospital. 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Galina Balon accepting new patients in Mountain View, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Galina Balon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Galina Balon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Balon's office at (650) 934-7808 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Galina Balon?

    Please contact Dr. Balon's office at (650) 934-7808 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Galina Balon have?

    Dr. Galina Balon is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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