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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ballestas, Hospitalist in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Loren Ballestas, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Bangor, ME with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Ballestas graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Ballestas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ballestas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ballestas’s office at (207) 973-7000.
Where did Dr. Ballestas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ballestas speak?
Dr. Ballestas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ballestas treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ballestas 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. Ballestas. 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:
- Type 2 Heart Attack
- Heart Attack
- Type 2 Myocardial Infarction
- Secondary Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I21A1: Myocardial infarction type 2
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Toxic brain damage
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Ballestas perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Loren Ballestas may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ballestas' office.
Does Dr. Ballestas accept my insurance?
Dr. Ballestas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 973-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ballestas accept in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Ballestas in Bangor, ME 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
Martin's Point
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Maine
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Where is Dr. Ballestas' office located?
What is Dr. Ballestas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ballestas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881614691.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ballestas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ballestas
What is Dr. Loren Ballestas's specialty?
Dr. Ballestas is a Hospitalist near Bangor, ME. 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. Ballestas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Loren Ballestas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ballestas is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Loren Ballestas accepting new patients in Bangor, ME?
Yes, Dr. Loren Ballestas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Loren Ballestas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ballestas's office at (207) 973-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Loren Ballestas?
Please contact Dr. Ballestas's office at (207) 973-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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