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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baloch, Infectious Disease Specialist in Columbus, GA?
Dr. Saeed Baloch, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbus, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Baloch is fluent in English, Sindhi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baloch’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baloch’s office at (706) 721-7939.
Where did Dr. Baloch go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Liaquat Medical College Univ of Sind
Is Dr. Baloch board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Saeed Baloch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Baloch speak?
Dr. Baloch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Sindhi
Urdu
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Baloch typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Baloch 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. Baloch. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- Organ or Space Infection After Surgery
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Internal organ infection post-op
- Surgical space infection
- Deep body infection after operation
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8143XD: Infection following a procedure, organ and space surgical site, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, subsequent encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Baloch typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Baloch 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. Baloch. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Does Dr. Baloch accept my insurance?
Dr. Baloch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 721-7939 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baloch accept in Columbus, GA?
Dr. Baloch in Columbus, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Sonder Health Plans
State of Alabama
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Baloch's office located?
Dr. Saeed Baloch's Primary Practice
1900 10th Ave Ste 110
Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 721-7939
What is Dr. Baloch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baloch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174714695.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baloch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baloch
What is Dr. Saeed Baloch's specialty?
Dr. Baloch is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Columbus, GA.
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. Saeed Baloch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baloch is affiliated with Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside Campus, St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Saeed Baloch accepting new patients in Columbus, GA?
Yes, Dr. Saeed Baloch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saeed Baloch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baloch's office at (706) 721-7939 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saeed Baloch?
Please contact Dr. Baloch's office at (706) 721-7939 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Saeed Baloch have?
Dr. Saeed Baloch is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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