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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balu, Internist in Westminster, MD?
Dr. Vasu Balu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Westminster, MD with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Balu graduated from University of Sint Eustatius and completed his residency at University of Missouri at Kansas City Program. Dr. Balu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balu’s office at (410) 751-2595.
Where did Dr. Balu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Missouri at Kansas City Program
Medical School: University of Sint Eustatius
What languages does Dr. Balu speak?
Dr. Balu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Balu typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Balu 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. Balu. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Administrative Medical Exam
- Official health check
- Regulatory medical assessment
- General administrative exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z029: Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Balu typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Vasu Balu 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. Balu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Balu accept my insurance?
Dr. Balu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 751-2595 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balu accept in Westminster, MD?
Dr. Balu in Westminster, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Riverside Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Balu's office located?
What is Dr. Balu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659504777.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balu
What is Dr. Vasu Balu's specialty?
Dr. Balu is a Internist near Westminster, MD.
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.
Is this Dr. Vasu Balu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balu is affiliated with Calverthealth Medical Center, Carroll Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vasu Balu accepting new patients in Westminster, MD?
Yes, Dr. Vasu Balu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vasu Balu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balu's office at (410) 751-2595 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vasu Balu?
Please contact Dr. Balu's office at (410) 751-2595 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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