24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balica, Internist in Pacific Palisades, CA?
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 as an 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
- Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Balica typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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 Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Balica typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Balica's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
HealthRight Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Balica affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Balica has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Balica's NPI number?A 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?
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.