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Who is Dr. Balk, Pediatrician in Bronx, NY?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Balk?
Dr. Sophie Balk, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Balk empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bronx, NY community, Dr. Balk is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Balk go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Pediatrics
Is Dr. Balk board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Sophie Balk, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Balk speak?
Dr. Balk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Balk typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Balk 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. Balk. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism
- Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Language Production Disorder
- Verbal Expression Difficulty
- Speech Output Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F801: Expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Balk typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Sophie Balk may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Balk's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Balk accept my insurance?
Dr. Balk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 405-8040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balk accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Balk in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
CDPHP
Cigna
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Balk's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Balk affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Balk has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sophie Balk?
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What is Dr. Balk's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225113608.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balk