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Dr. Christine Balekian, MD

Woodland Hills, CA

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Balekian, Infectious Disease Specialist in Woodland Hills, CA?

    Dr. Christine Balekian, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Woodland Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Balekian is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balekian’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balekian’s office at (818) 364-3205.

    Is Dr. Balekian board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Balekian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Balekian speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Balekian treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Balekian 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. Balekian. 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:

    • Migraine
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine with Aura
    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Classic migraine
    • Ocular migraine
    • Migraine with visual symptoms
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
    • HIV
    • HIV positive without symptoms
    • Latent HIV infection
    • HIV carrier

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • RA
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis
    • Autoimmune arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease of the Small Intestine
    • Crohn's Disease of the Large Intestine
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Regional Enteritis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Ileitis
    • Large Bowel Crohn's
    • Crohn's Colitis', 'Colonic Crohn's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5000: Crohn's disease of small intestine without complications
    • K5010: Crohn's disease of large intestine without complications

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Colitis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Chronic Colitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Deep Vein Thrombosis
    • DVT
    • Blood Clot in Leg
    • Pulmonary Embolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86718: Personal history of other venous thrombosis and embolism

    Which procedures does Dr. Balekian perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Balekian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Balekian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 364-3205 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Balekian accept in Woodland Hills, CA?

    Dr. Balekian in Woodland Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Axminster Medical Group

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Gold Coast Health Plan

    • Heritage Health

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Balekian's office located?

    Dr. Christine Balekian's Primary Practice

    5601 De Soto Ave

    Woodland Hills, CA 91367

    (818) 364-3205

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    Dr. Christine Balekian's Practice 2

    14445 Olive View Dr

    Sylmar, CA 91342

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    Dr. Christine Balekian's Practice 3

    888 S Hill Rd

    Ventura, CA 93003

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

    Dr. Balekian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528216645.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balekian?

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

    What is Dr. Christine Balekian's specialty?

    Dr. Balekian is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Woodland Hills, CA.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Balekian to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christine Balekian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Balekian is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Woodland Hills Medical Center. 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist 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 Christine Balekian accepting new patients in Woodland Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Balekian is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christine Balekian offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Balekian's office at (818) 364-3205 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christine Balekian?

    Please contact Dr. Balekian's office at (818) 364-3205 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christine Balekian have?

    Dr. Christine Balekian is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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