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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balkir, Hospitalist in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dr. Levent Balkir, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Poughkeepsie, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Balkir is fluent in English and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balkir’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balkir’s office at (845) 231-5600.
Where did Dr. Balkir go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Ankara Universitesi, Tip Fakultesi,Ankara, Turkey
What languages does Dr. Balkir speak?
Dr. Balkir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Turkish
What conditions does Dr. Balkir treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Balkir 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. Balkir. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Partial Intestinal Obstruction
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Partial Bowel Blockage
- Incomplete Intestinal Obstruction
- Partial Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56690: Other partial intestinal obstruction
Which procedures does Dr. Balkir perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Levent Balkir may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Balkir's office.
Does Dr. Balkir accept my insurance?
Dr. Balkir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 231-5600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balkir accept in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dr. Balkir in Poughkeepsie, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Balkir's office located?
What is Dr. Balkir's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balkir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003949710.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balkir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balkir
What is Dr. Levent Balkir's specialty?
Dr. Balkir is a Hospitalist near Poughkeepsie, NY. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Balkir to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Levent Balkir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balkir is affiliated with Northern Westchester 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
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Is Levent Balkir accepting new patients in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Yes, Dr. Levent Balkir is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Levent Balkir offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balkir's office at (845) 231-5600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Levent Balkir?
Please contact Dr. Balkir's office at (845) 231-5600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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