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Dr. Shruti Bala, MD

Tucson, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bala, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Shruti Bala, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bala is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bala’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bala’s office at (928) 639-6025.

    What languages does Dr. Bala speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Bala treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Bala 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. Bala. 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:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Severe Preeclampsia After Childbirth
    • Severe Preeclampsia During Childbirth
    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Preeclampsia
    • Postpartum Severe Preeclampsia
    • Advanced Preeclampsia Post-Delivery
    • High-Risk Preeclampsia After Birth
    • Severe Preeclampsia in Labor
    • Advanced Preeclampsia During Delivery
    • High-Risk Preeclampsia Complicating Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O1415: Severe pre-eclampsia, complicating the puerperium
    • O1414: Severe pre-eclampsia complicating childbirth

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Obesity during pregnancy
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Obesity
    • Maternal obesity
    • Obesity in pregnancy
    • Weight issues in pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99213: Obesity complicating pregnancy, third trimester
    • O99211: Obesity complicating pregnancy, first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting During Pregnancy
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Pregnancy Vomiting
    • Morning Sickness
    • Emisis Gravidarum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O219: Vomiting of pregnancy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery

    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:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Missed Miscarriage
    • Miscarriage
    • Silent miscarriage
    • Delayed miscarriage
    • Missed abortion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O021: Missed abortion

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy
    • Pre-existing High Blood Pressure during Pregnancy
    • Maternal Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O10913: Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Medical Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Device Fitting
    • Prosthetic Adjustment
    • Orthotic Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4689: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other specified devices

    What procedures does Dr. Bala perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Bala 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. Bala. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
    • Stress Incontinence Sling
    • Urethral Sling Procedure
    • Bladder Sling Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
    • D&C for Missed Abortion
    • Surgical Miscarriage Management
    • First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Cyst Aspiration
    • Minimally Invasive Cyst Drainage
    • Ovarian Cyst Aspiration
    • Laparoscopic Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 49322: Laparoscopy, surgical; with aspiration of cavity or cyst (eg, ovarian cyst) (single or multiple)

    Does Dr. Bala accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (928) 639-6025 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bala accept in Tucson, AZ?

    Dr. Bala in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • PacificSource

    • State of Arizona

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bala's office located?

    Dr. Shruti Bala's Primary Practice

    225 W Irvington Rd

    Tucson, AZ 85714

    (928) 639-6025

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    Dr. Shruti Bala's Practice 2

    6950 E Golf Links Rd

    Tucson, AZ 85730

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    Dr. Shruti Bala's Practice 3

    3950 S Country Club Rd Ste 130

    Tucson, AZ 85714

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

    Dr. Bala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629464003.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bala?

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

    What is Dr. Shruti Bala's specialty?

    Dr. Bala is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Tucson, AZ. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Bala to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shruti Bala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bala is affiliated with Tucson 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 Shruti Bala accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Shruti Bala is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shruti Bala offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bala's office at (928) 639-6025 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shruti Bala?

    Please contact Dr. Bala's office at (928) 639-6025 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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