Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balvich, Hospitalist in Chattanooga, TN?
Where did Dr. Balvich go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il
Is Dr. Balvich board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. James Balvich, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Balvich speak?
Dr. Balvich and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Balvich typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Balvich 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. Balvich. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Neurological signs
- Nerve problems
- Brain and nerve symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Balvich typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. James Balvich may include:
Please contact Dr. Balvich's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Balvich accept my insurance?
Dr. Balvich accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balvich accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Balvich in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
Community Care Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Balvich's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Balvich affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Balvich has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Balvich's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balvich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033434873.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balvich?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balvich