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Who is Dr. Balany, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Jherna Balany, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Balany is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balany’s office.
What languages does Dr. Balany speak?
Dr. Balany and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Balany typically treat?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Balany 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. Balany. 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:
- Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Other Newborn Apnea
- Newborn Respiratory Failure
- Lung Disease
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Hyaline Membrane Disease
- Neonatal Respiratory Distress
- Infant apnea
- Breathing pauses in babies
- Neonatal apnea
- Neonatal Respiratory Failure
- Infant Lung Failure
- Newborn Breathing Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- P220: Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
- P2849: Other apnea of newborn
- P285: Respiratory failure of newborn
Also known as:
- Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Birth Weight
- LBW newborn
- Small baby
- Baby born 1000-1249 grams
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0714: Other low birth weight newborn, 1000-1249 grams
Also known as:
- Newborn Drug Withdrawal (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome)
- Pregnancy and Substance Use
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- NAS in newborns
- Infant opioid withdrawal
- Baby drug dependency symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- P961: Neonatal withdrawal symptoms from maternal use of drugs of addiction
Also known as:
- Anemia of Prematurity
- Anemia
- Premature Babies
- Anemia in Premature Infants
- Low Red Blood Cells in Preemies
ICD-10 Codes:
- P612: Anemia of prematurity
What procedures does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Balany typically perform?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jherna Balany may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Balany's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Balany accept my insurance?
Dr. Balany 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. Balany accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Balany in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Balany's office located?
What is Dr. Balany's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balany's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457799272.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balany?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balany
What is Dr. Jherna Balany's specialty?
Dr. Balany is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist near Philadelphia, PA.
What does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician who serves as the primary care provider for sick newborn infants utilizes their clinical expertise for direct patient care and collaborates with obstetrical colleagues to develop care plans for mothers with high-risk pregnancies.
Is this Dr. Jherna Balany affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balany is affiliated with Temple University Hospital 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
When to see a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jherna Balany accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Jherna Balany is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jherna Balany offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balany's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jherna Balany?
Please contact Dr. Balany's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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