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Dr. Daniel Balkin, MD, PHD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Balkin, Plastic Surgeon in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Daniel Balkin, MD, PHD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. He is board certified. Dr. Balkin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balkin’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balkin’s office at (617) 355-6000.

    What languages does Dr. Balkin speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Balkin treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Balkin 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. Balkin. 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:

    • Peripheral Vascular Malformation
    • Birth Defect
    • Other Birth Defects of Peripheral Blood Vessels
    • Birth Defects
    • Blood Vessel Birth Defect
    • Vascular Anomaly
    • Limb Vascular Defect
    • Congenital Anomaly
    • Congenital Disorder
    • Congenital Peripheral Vascular Malformations
    • Abnormalities of Outer Blood Vessels at Birth
    • Various Peripheral Vascular Anomalies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q279: Congenital malformation of peripheral vascular system, unspecified
    • Q899: Congenital malformation, unspecified
    • Q278: Other specified congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system

    Also known as:

    • Head Lump or Swelling
    • Head Mass
    • Bump on Head
    • Head Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R220: Localized swelling, mass and lump, head

    Also known as:

    • Skin Hemangioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Birthmarks
    • Strawberry mark
    • Vascular birthmark
    • Benign vascular tumor
    • Capillary hemangioma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D1801: Hemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

    • AVM in Other Body Sites
    • AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
    • Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Arteriovenous Malformation (Other Site)
    • AVM in Unusual Location
    • Extracranial AVM
    • Arteriovenous Malformation
    • Vascular Malformation
    • AVM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q2739: Arteriovenous malformation, other site
    • Q2730: Arteriovenous malformation, site unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Scar Tissue
    • Fibrotic Skin
    • Excessive Scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

    Also known as:

    • Uneven Face at Birth
    • Flat Head Syndrome
    • Craniofacial Abnormality
    • Congenital Facial Asymmetry
    • Facial Deformity at Birth
    • Asymmetrical Face in Babies
    • Plagiocephaly
    • Misshapen Head
    • Asymmetrical Head Shape

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q670: Congenital facial asymmetry
    • Q673: Plagiocephaly

    Also known as:

    • Left Wrist, Hand, or Finger Injury
    • Right Wrist, Hand, or Finger Injury
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Hand Injury
    • Left Wrist Injury
    • Left Finger Injury
    • Right Hand Injury
    • Right Wrist Injury
    • Right Finger Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S6982XA: Other specified injuries of left wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter
    • S6981XA: Other specified injuries of right wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Face Injury
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Facial Trauma
    • Facial Damage
    • Broken Face Bones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0993XA: Unspecified injury of face, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Head Laceration
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Head Cut
    • Deep Head Cut
    • Head Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Coronavirus Test
    • SARS-CoV-2 Test
    • COVID Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Skin Pigment Disorder
    • Skin Pigmentation Disorder
    • Skin Color Changes
    • Pigmentation Problems
    • Skin Discoloration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L819: Disorder of pigmentation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Open Bite Wound to Head
    • Animal Bites
    • Head bite injury
    • Bite wound on head
    • Traumatic head bite

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0185XA: Open bite of other part of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Hand and Wrist Injury
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Finger Injury
    • Wrist Sprain
    • Hand Trauma
    • Upper Extremity Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S6992XA: Unspecified injury of left wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hand Bone
    • Fractures
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractured hand
    • Hand bone break
    • Metacarpal fracture
    • Broken finger bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S62336A: Displaced fracture of neck of fifth metacarpal bone, right hand, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Which procedures does Dr. Balkin perform as a Plastic Surgeon?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Daniel Balkin may include:

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

    Does Dr. Balkin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Balkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Balkin accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Balkin in Boston, MA 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 Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Boston Medical Center

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Fallon Community Health Plan

    • Health Plans

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Balkin's office located?

    Dr. Daniel Balkin's Primary Practice

    300 Longwood Ave

    Boston, MA 02115

    (617) 355-6000

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

    Dr. Balkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902249634.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balkin?

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

    What is Dr. Daniel Balkin's specialty?

    Dr. Balkin is a Plastic Surgeon near Boston, MA. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Balkin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Daniel Balkin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Balkin is affiliated with Emerson Health 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 Daniel Balkin accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Daniel Balkin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Daniel Balkin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Balkin's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Daniel Balkin?

    Please contact Dr. Balkin's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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