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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bal, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Susan Bal is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Bal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bal’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bal’s office at (205) 934-4011.
What languages does Dr. Bal speak?
Dr. Bal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bal treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Bal 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. Bal. 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:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Myeloma in Relapse
- Multiple Myeloma in Remission
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
- Recurrent multiple myeloma
- Relapsed myeloma
- Myeloma recurrence
- Plasma Cell Myeloma in Remission', 'Kahler's Disease in Remission
- Myeloma in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
- C9002: Multiple myeloma in relapse
- C9001: Multiple myeloma in remission
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Amyloidosis
- Light Chain Amyloidosis
- Organ-Limited Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis & Kidney Disease
- Amyloid Disease
- Protein Deposit Disorder
- AL Amyloidosis
- Primary Amyloidosis
- Immunoglobulin Light Chain Amyloidosis
- Localized Amyloidosis
- Amyloid Deposit in Organ
ICD-10 Codes:
- E859: Amyloidosis, unspecified
- E8581: Light chain (AL) amyloidosis
- E854: Organ-limited amyloidosis
Also known as:
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
- AML Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
- C9201: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in remission
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Unspecified Abnormal Finding in Organs or Tissues
- General abnormal tissue test
- Unspecified organ abnormality
- Abnormal body system finding
ICD-10 Codes:
- R899: Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
Also known as:
- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- DLBCL
- Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8331: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of head, face, and neck
Which procedures does Dr. Bal perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Susan Bal may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bal's office.
Does Dr. Bal accept my insurance?
Dr. Bal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 934-4011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bal accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Bal in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bal's office located?
What is Dr. Bal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831451129.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bal
What is Dr. Susan Bal's specialty?
Dr. Bal is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Birmingham, AL. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Bal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Susan Bal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bal is affiliated with Uab 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 Susan Bal accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Susan Bal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Susan Bal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bal's office at (205) 934-4011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Susan Bal?
Please contact Dr. Bal's office at (205) 934-4011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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