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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balucan, Internist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Francis Giovanni Balucan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Balucan is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balucan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balucan’s office.
What languages does Dr. Balucan speak?
Dr. Balucan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Balucan treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Balucan 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. Balucan. 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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
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 Ostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Urostomy Care
- Urinary Stoma Management
- Kidney Ostomy Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z436: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Balucan perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Francis Giovanni Balucan may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Balucan's office.
Does Dr. Balucan accept my insurance?
Dr. Balucan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balucan accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Balucan in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Balucan's office located?
Dr. Francis Giovanni Balucan's Primary Practice
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232
What is Dr. Balucan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balucan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144535634.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balucan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balucan
What is Dr. Francis Giovanni Balucan's specialty?
Dr. Balucan is a Internist near Nashville, TN.
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.
Contact Dr. Balucan to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Francis Giovanni Balucan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balucan is affiliated with TriStar Horizon Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Francis Giovanni Balucan accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Francis Giovanni Balucan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francis Giovanni Balucan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balucan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francis Giovanni Balucan?
Please contact Dr. Balucan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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