Who is Dr. Ballone, Psychosomatic Medicine Specialist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Nina Ballone, MD is a Psychosomatic Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ballone is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ballone’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ballone’s office.
What languages does Dr. Ballone speak?
Dr. Ballone and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Psychosomatic Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ballone typically treat?
As a Psychosomatic Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ballone 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. Ballone. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Does Dr. Ballone accept my insurance?
Dr. Ballone accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ballone accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Ballone in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Kaiser Permanente
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Where is Dr. Ballone's office located?
What is Dr. Ballone's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ballone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619321171.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ballone?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ballone
What is Dr. Nina Ballone's specialty?
Dr. Ballone is a Psychosomatic Medicine Specialist near Washington, DC.
What does a Psychosomatic Medicine Specialist do?
Psychosomatic Medicine is a subspecialty that focusses on the diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders and symptoms in patients suffering from complex medical conditions. This field encompasses the care of individuals with acute or chronic illnesses such as HIV, organ transplantation, heart disease, renal failure, cancer, stroke, traumatic brain injury, high-risk pregnancy, and COPD where psychiatric issues impact their medical treatment and quality of life. It also includes patients whose psychiatric disorders arise directly from primary medical conditions or those experiencing somatoform disorders and psychological factors affecting their general health. Psychiatrists specializing in Psychosomatic Medicine provide consultation-liaison services in general medical hospitals, work on medical psychiatry inpatient units, and collaborate in primary care and other outpatient settings to deliver comprehensive care.
Is this Dr. Nina Ballone affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ballone is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Sibley Memorial Hospital, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 a Psychosomatic Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Nina Ballone accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Nina Ballone is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nina Ballone offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ballone's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nina Ballone?
Please contact Dr. Ballone's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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