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Dr. Arnel Balbuena, MD

Panorama City, CA

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Balbuena, Family Medicine Specialist in Panorama City, CA?

    Dr. Arnel Balbuena, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Panorama City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Balbuena is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balbuena’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balbuena’s office at (213) 744-0801.

    Is Dr. Balbuena board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Arnel Balbuena, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Balbuena speak?

    Dr. Balbuena and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Balbuena treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Balbuena 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. Balbuena. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Severe Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Migraine
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sores
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Which procedures does Dr. Balbuena perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Arnel Balbuena may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Balbuena's office.

    Does Dr. Balbuena accept my insurance?

    Dr. Balbuena accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 744-0801 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Balbuena accept in Panorama City, CA?

    Dr. Balbuena in Panorama City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Alliant Techsystems

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Balbuena's office located?

    Dr. Arnel Balbuena's Primary Practice

    13652 Cantara St

    Panorama City, CA 91402

    (213) 744-0801

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    Dr. Arnel Balbuena's Practice 2

    43112 15th St W

    Lancaster, CA 93534

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    Dr. Arnel Balbuena's Practice 3

    1400 S Grand Ave Ste 101

    Los Angeles, CA 90015

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    What is Dr. Balbuena's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Balbuena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649472606.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balbuena?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balbuena

    What is Dr. Arnel Balbuena's specialty?

    Dr. Balbuena is a Family Medicine Specialist near Panorama City, CA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Balbuena to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Arnel Balbuena affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Balbuena is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Panorama 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

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    Is Arnel Balbuena accepting new patients in Panorama City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Arnel Balbuena is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Arnel Balbuena offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Balbuena's office at (213) 744-0801 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Arnel Balbuena?

    Please contact Dr. Balbuena's office at (213) 744-0801 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Arnel Balbuena have?

    Dr. Arnel Balbuena is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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