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Dr. Tarah Ballinger, MD
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ballinger, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Tarah Ballinger, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ballinger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ballinger’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ballinger’s office at (317) 948-6260.
What languages does Dr. Ballinger speak?
Dr. Ballinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ballinger treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Ballinger 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. Ballinger. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammogram
- Breast Exam
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other Specific Breast Disorder
- Breast Disease
- Various breast conditions
- Miscellaneous breast ailments
- Specific breast problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6489: Other specified disorders of breast
What procedures does Dr. Ballinger perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Ballinger performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ballinger. 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:
- Vein Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Venipuncture
- IV Insertion
- Intravenous Access
- Catheter Placement Vein
CPT Codes:
- 36000: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, vein
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Does Dr. Ballinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Ballinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 948-6260 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ballinger accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Ballinger in Indianapolis, IN 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Cooperative Benefit Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Ballinger's office located?
Dr. Tarah Ballinger's Primary Practice
1030 W Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 948-6260
What is Dr. Ballinger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ballinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417217639.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ballinger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ballinger
What is Dr. Tarah Ballinger's specialty?
Dr. Ballinger is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Indianapolis, IN. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Ballinger to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tarah Ballinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ballinger is affiliated with IU Health Methodist Hospital, IU Health North Hospital, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, IU Health Bloomington Hospital, Margaret Mary Health - Main Campus, IU Health West 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
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Is Tarah Ballinger accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Tarah Ballinger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tarah Ballinger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ballinger's office at (317) 948-6260 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tarah Ballinger?
Please contact Dr. Ballinger's office at (317) 948-6260 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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