Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baliga, Infectious Disease Specialist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Christopher Baliga, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Baliga graduated from Kasturba Medical College, India and completed his residency at UH Case Medical Center. Dr. Baliga is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baliga’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baliga’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Baliga?
Dr. Christopher Baliga, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Baliga empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bone/Joint Infections, Endocarditis, HIV/AIDS, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Seattle, WA community, Dr. Baliga is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Baliga go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UH Case Medical Center
Medical School: Kasturba Medical College, India
Is Dr. Baliga board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Baliga, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Baliga speak?
Dr. Baliga and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Baliga typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Baliga 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. Baliga. 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.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Liver Abscess
- Abscess
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic abscess
- Pus in liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- K750: Abscess of liver
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, 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:
- Other Bile Duct Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Miscellaneous Cholangitis
- Unspecified Bile Duct Infection
- Other Types of Cholangitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8309: Other cholangitis
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Baliga typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Baliga may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Baliga's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Baliga accept my insurance?
Dr. Baliga 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. Baliga accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Baliga in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Baliga's office located?
What is Dr. Baliga's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baliga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154534170.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baliga?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baliga
What is Dr. Christopher Baliga's specialty?
Dr. Baliga is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Seattle, WA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Christopher Baliga affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baliga is affiliated with Virginia Mason 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christopher Baliga accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Baliga is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Baliga offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baliga's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Baliga?
Please contact Dr. Baliga's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Baliga have?
Dr. Christopher Baliga is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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