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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balendiran, Retina Specialist in Columbia, MO?
Dr. Vaishnavi Balendiran, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MO. Dr. Balendiran is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balendiran’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balendiran’s office at (573) 882-4141.
What languages does Dr. Balendiran speak?
Dr. Balendiran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Balendiran typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, conditions treated by Dr. Vaishnavi Balendiran may include:
Please contact Dr. Balendiran's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Balendiran typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Balendiran 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. Balendiran. 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:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Balendiran accept my insurance?
Dr. Balendiran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 882-4141 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balendiran accept in Columbia, MO?
Dr. Balendiran in Columbia, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
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Where is Dr. Balendiran's office located?
Dr. Vaishnavi Balendiran's Primary Practice
1 Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
(573) 882-4141
What is Dr. Balendiran's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balendiran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023570850.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balendiran?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balendiran
What is Dr. Vaishnavi Balendiran's specialty?
Dr. Balendiran is a Retina Specialist near Columbia, MO.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions.
Is this Dr. Vaishnavi Balendiran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balendiran is affiliated with University Hospital - Mu Health Care 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 Vaishnavi Balendiran accepting new patients in Columbia, MO?
Yes, Dr. Vaishnavi Balendiran is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vaishnavi Balendiran offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balendiran's office at (573) 882-4141 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vaishnavi Balendiran?
Please contact Dr. Balendiran's office at (573) 882-4141 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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