24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balica, Internist in Pacific Palisades, CA?
Dr. Mihaela Balica, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Pacific Palisades, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Balica graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. Balica is fluent in English, Moldavian, Moldovan, and Romanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balica’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balica’s office at (818) 719-2000.
Where did Dr. Balica go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Internal Medicine | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Balica board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Mihaela Balica, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Balica speak?
Dr. Balica and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Moldavian
Moldovan
Romanian
What conditions does Dr. Balica treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Balica 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. Balica. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Vaginal Disorder
- Vaginal Disease
- Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
- Specific Vaginal Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
- Vaccine Refusal
- Patient Declined Vaccination
- Unvaccinated by Choice
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Eye Infection
- Sore Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis
Which procedures does Dr. Balica perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Mihaela Balica 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. Balica's office.
Does Dr. Balica accept my insurance?
Dr. Balica accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 719-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balica accept in Pacific Palisades, CA?
Dr. Balica in Pacific Palisades, 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
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Balica's office located?
Dr. Mihaela Balica also offers virtual visits
Dr. Mihaela Balica's Primary Practice
881 Alma Real Dr Ste 101
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(818) 719-2000
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mihaela Balica?
Dr. Balica has appointments available at her Pacific Palisades, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Balica's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balica's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609935287.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balica?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balica
What is Dr. Mihaela Balica's specialty?
Dr. Balica is a Internist near Pacific Palisades, CA.
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. Balica to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Mihaela Balica affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balica is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health 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
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Is Mihaela Balica accepting new patients in Pacific Palisades, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mihaela Balica is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mihaela Balica offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Balica, or call (818) 719-2000 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Mihaela Balica?
Yes, Dr. Balica offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Balica, or call (818) 719-2000 for more information.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mihaela Balica have?
Dr. Mihaela Balica is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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