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Who is Dr. Balboni, Pediatric Rheumatologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Imelda Balboni, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Balboni is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balboni’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balboni’s office at (650) 497-8000.
What languages does Dr. Balboni speak?
Dr. Balboni and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Balboni treat?
As a Pediatric Rheumatologist, Dr. Balboni 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. Balboni. 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:
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Pauciarticular Juvenile Arthritis
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- JIA
- Childhood arthritis
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Oligoarticular JIA
- Few-joint juvenile arthritis
- Childhood oligoarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0880: Other juvenile arthritis, unspecified site
- M083: Juvenile rheumatoid polyarthritis (seronegative)
- M0840: Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified site
- M0809: Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sites
- M0820: Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Lupus kidney disease
- Lupus with Organ Involvement
- Kidney Disease
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
- Lupus nephritis
- Kidney inflammation from lupus
- Glomerulonephritis in SLE
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- SLE Affecting Organs
- Lupus Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
- M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus
- M3219: Other organ or system involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus
Also known as:
- Juvenile Dermatomyositis
- Myositis
- Childhood Dermatomyositis
- JDM
- Muscle and Skin Inflammation in Children
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3300: Juvenile dermatomyositis, organ involvement unspecified
Also known as:
- Localized Scleroderma
- Linear Scleroderma
- Scleroderma
- Morphea
- Skin hardening
- Connective tissue hardening
- Line scleroderma
- Stripe scleroderma
- Skin hardening in lines
ICD-10 Codes:
- L940: Localized scleroderma [morphea]
- L941: Linear scleroderma
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Autoinflammatory Syndrome
- Autoimmune Disease
- Systemic Inflammatory Disorder
- Hereditary Fever Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- M048: Other autoinflammatory syndromes
- M049: Autoinflammatory syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Periodic Fever Syndrome
- Autoinflammatory Fever Syndromes
- Recurrent Fever Syndromes
- Hereditary Fever Syndromes
ICD-10 Codes:
- M041: Periodic fever syndromes
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected bone
- Chronic bone infection
- Bone infection in multiple places
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8630: Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Raynaud Phenomenon
- Raynaud’s Phenomenon
- Raynaud's Disease', 'Raynaud's Syndrome
- Cold Fingers and Toes
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7300: Raynaud's syndrome without gangrene
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Overlap Syndrome
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Overlap Syndrome
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M351: Other overlap syndromes
Which procedures does Dr. Balboni perform as a Pediatric Rheumatologist?
As a Pediatric Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Imelda Balboni may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Balboni's office.
Does Dr. Balboni accept my insurance?
Dr. Balboni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balboni accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Balboni in Palo Alto, CA 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 Shield of California
California Water Service Group
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Mateo
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Balboni's office located?
What is Dr. Balboni's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balboni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407903842.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balboni?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balboni
What is Dr. Imelda Balboni's specialty?
Dr. Balboni is a Pediatric Rheumatologist near Palo Alto, CA. A pediatrician specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. A pediatric rheumatologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, and collagen diseases. Contact Dr. Balboni to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Imelda Balboni affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Balboni is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. 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 Pediatric Rheumatologist?
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Is Imelda Balboni accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Imelda Balboni is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Imelda Balboni offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balboni's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Imelda Balboni?
Please contact Dr. Balboni's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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