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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balestra, Pulmonologist in Portland, OR?
Dr. Ricardo Balestra, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Portland, OR with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Balestra is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balestra’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balestra’s office at (503) 963-3030.
What languages does Dr. Balestra speak?
Dr. Balestra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Balestra treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Balestra 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. Balestra. 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
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Which procedures does Dr. Balestra perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ricardo Balestra may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Balestra's office.
Does Dr. Balestra accept my insurance?
Dr. Balestra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 963-3030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balestra accept in Portland, OR?
Dr. Balestra in Portland, OR 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 Blue Shield of Michigan
Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Providence Health Plans
Samaritan Health Services
State of Oregon
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Balestra's office located?
Dr. Ricardo Balestra's Primary Practice
1111 NE 99th Ave Ste 200
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 963-3030
What is Dr. Balestra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balestra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184824351.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balestra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balestra
What is Dr. Ricardo Balestra's specialty?
Dr. Balestra is a Pulmonologist near Portland, OR. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Balestra to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ricardo Balestra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balestra is affiliated with Providence Portland 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 Ricardo Balestra accepting new patients in Portland, OR?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Balestra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ricardo Balestra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balestra's office at (503) 963-3030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Balestra?
Please contact Dr. Balestra's office at (503) 963-3030 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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