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Dr. Christian Balzer, MD

Concord, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Balzer, Internist in Concord, CA?

    Dr. Christian Balzer, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Concord, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Balzer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balzer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balzer’s office at (925) 947-3312.

    What languages does Dr. Balzer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Balzer typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Balzer 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. Balzer. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, 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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Balzer typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christian Balzer may include:

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

    Does Dr. Balzer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Balzer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 947-3312 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Balzer accept in Concord, CA?

    Dr. Balzer in Concord, 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

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Balzer's office located?

    Dr. Christian Balzer's Primary Practice

    2700 Grant St Ste 200

    Concord, CA 94520

    (925) 947-3312

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    Dr. Christian Balzer's Practice 2

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd

    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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    Dr. Christian Balzer's Practice 3

    1220 Rossmoor Pkwy

    Walnut Creek, CA 94595

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

    Dr. Balzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518104892.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balzer?

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

    What is Dr. Christian Balzer's specialty?

    Dr. Balzer is a Internist near Concord, CA.

    What does an Internist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Christian Balzer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Balzer is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Uc Davis Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore 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 Christian Balzer accepting new patients in Concord, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christian Balzer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christian Balzer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Balzer's office at (925) 947-3312 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christian Balzer?

    Please contact Dr. Balzer's office at (925) 947-3312 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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