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Dr. Jorge Balandrin, MD

Dr. Jorge Balandrin, MD

Oak Lawn, IL

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Balandrin, Internist in Oak Lawn, IL?

    Dr. Jorge Balandrin, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Oak Lawn, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Balandrin completed his residency at Advocate Christ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Balandrin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balandrin’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balandrin’s office at (708) 424-1222.

    Where did Dr. Balandrin go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Advocate Christ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Christ Hospital & Medical Center | Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn

    Is Dr. Balandrin board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Jorge Balandrin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Balandrin speak?

    Dr. Balandrin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Balandrin treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Balandrin 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. Balandrin. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Familial High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Familial hypercholesterolemia
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • FH
    • Genetic high cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • E7801: Familial hypercholesterolemia

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Obesity from Excess Calories
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Diet-Related Obesity
    • Common Obesity
    • Nutritional Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
    • Depression
    • Improving recurrent depression
    • Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
    • Partial recovery from recurrent depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission

    Also known as:

    • Mild Intermittent Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attack
    • Acute Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Asthma Exacerbation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4521: Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Balandrin perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jorge Balandrin may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Balandrin's office.

    Does Dr. Balandrin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Balandrin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 424-1222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Balandrin accept in Oak Lawn, IL?

    Dr. Balandrin in Oak Lawn, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Advocate Health Care

    • All Other Third Party

    • Atrium Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Balandrin's office located?

    Dr. Jorge Balandrin's Primary Practice

    4647 W 103rd St Ste 2L

    Oak Lawn, IL 60453

    (708) 424-1222

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    Dr. Jorge Balandrin's Practice 2

    12251 S 80th Ave

    Palos Heights, IL 60463

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    Recognitions

    Awards

    Chicago Super Doctors

    What is Dr. Balandrin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Balandrin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245369685.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balandrin?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balandrin

    What is Dr. Jorge Balandrin's specialty?

    Dr. Balandrin is a Internist near Oak Lawn, IL.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Balandrin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jorge Balandrin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Balandrin is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Jorge Balandrin accepting new patients in Oak Lawn, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Jorge Balandrin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jorge Balandrin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Balandrin's office at (708) 424-1222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jorge Balandrin?

    Please contact Dr. Balandrin's office at (708) 424-1222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jorge Balandrin have?

    Dr. Jorge Balandrin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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