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Dr. Anila Balakrishnan, MD

Anesthesiologist, Critical Care Anesthesiologist, Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Ann Arbor, MI

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Balakrishnan, Anesthesiologist in Ann Arbor, MI?

    Dr. Anila Balakrishnan, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Ann Arbor, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Balakrishnan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balakrishnan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balakrishnan’s office at (313) 343-2481.

    What languages does Dr. Balakrishnan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Balakrishnan typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Balakrishnan 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. Balakrishnan. 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:

    • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
    • Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Ventricular Septal Defect
    • Narrowing of the Aorta
    • Discordant Ventriculoarterial Connection
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Critical congenital heart disease
    • HLHS
    • Underdeveloped Left Heart
    • Complex Congenital Heart Disease
    • TOF
    • Blue Baby Syndrome
    • Complex Heart Defect
    • VSD
    • Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
    • Congenital Heart Anomaly
    • Aortic Coarctation
    • CoA
    • Pinched Aorta
    • Transposition of the Great Arteries
    • Heart Artery Misconnection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
    • Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Q210: Ventricular septal defect
    • Q251: Coarctation of aorta
    • Q203: Discordant ventriculoarterial connection

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Eustachian Tube Problems
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Disorders
    • Ear Tube Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Balakrishnan typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Anila Balakrishnan may include:

    Please contact Dr. Balakrishnan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Balakrishnan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Balakrishnan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 343-2481 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Balakrishnan accept in Ann Arbor, MI?

    Dr. Balakrishnan in Ann Arbor, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • McLaren Health Care

    • Medicaid

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Balakrishnan's office located?

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr

    Ann Arbor, MI 48109

    (313) 343-2481

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    Dr. Anila Balakrishnan's Practice 2

    1500 E Medical Center Dr Fl Rec

    Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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    Dr. Anila Balakrishnan's Practice 3

    1215 E Michigan Ave

    Lansing, MI 48912

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    What hospitals are Dr. Balakrishnan affiliated with?

    Dr. Balakrishnan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    University Of Michigan Health - University Hospital,Ann Arbor, MI

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

    Dr. Balakrishnan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831498211.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balakrishnan?

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

    What is Dr. Anila Balakrishnan's specialty?

    Dr. Balakrishnan is an Anesthesiologist near Ann Arbor, MI.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Anila Balakrishnan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Balakrishnan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Of Michigan Health - University 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

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    Is Dr. Anila Balakrishnan accepting new patients in Ann Arbor, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Anila Balakrishnan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Anila Balakrishnan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Balakrishnan's office at (313) 343-2481 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Anila Balakrishnan?

    Please contact Dr. Balakrishnan's office at (313) 343-2481 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Balakrishnan's office located?

    Dr. Balakrishnan's offices are located in Ann Arbor, MI and Lansing, MI.