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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balinger, Critical Care Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Kathryn Balinger, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Balinger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balinger’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balinger’s office at (321) 841-5142.
What languages does Dr. Balinger speak?
Dr. Balinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Balinger treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Balinger 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. Balinger. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Breathing Problems After Surgery
- Respiratory issues after operation
- Lung problems post-procedure
- Postoperative breathing disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9589: Other postprocedural complications and disorders of respiratory system, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Balinger perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Balinger performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Balinger. 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:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Artery Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Arterial Line Placement
- Arterial Puncture
- Artery Catheterization
- Peripheral Arterial Access
CPT Codes:
- 36140: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, upper or lower extremity artery
Does Dr. Balinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Balinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (321) 841-5142 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balinger accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Balinger in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Fallon Community Health Plan
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
KelseyCare Advantage
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Balinger's office located?
What is Dr. Balinger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447570593.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balinger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balinger
What is Dr. Kathryn Balinger's specialty?
Dr. Balinger is a Critical Care Internist near Houston, TX. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Balinger to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kathryn Balinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balinger is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City 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 Critical Care Internist?
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Is Kathryn Balinger accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Kathryn Balinger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathryn Balinger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balinger's office at (321) 841-5142 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathryn Balinger?
Please contact Dr. Balinger's office at (321) 841-5142 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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