Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baloh, Ophthalmologist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Frank Baloh, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Baloh graduated from Penn State and completed his residency at Montefiore Univ Hosp/Upmc, Flexible Or Transitional Year. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Baloh is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baloh’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baloh’s office.
Where did Dr. Baloh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Arizona Centre Plastic Surgery, Plastics/Reconstructive | Arizona Centre Plastic Surgery
Residency: Montefiore Univ Hosp/Upmc, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Montefiore University Hosp/Upmc | University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals | University of Colorado Program A
Medical School: Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa | Penn State | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Baloh board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Frank Baloh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Baloh speak?
Dr. Baloh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Baloh treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Baloh 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. Baloh. 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:
- Droopy Eyelid
- Baggy Eyelids
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
- Mechanical Eyelid Droop
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02413: Mechanical ptosis of bilateral eyelids
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- G245: Blepharospasm
- H02421: Myogenic ptosis of right eyelid
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Connective Tissue Neoplasm
- Soft Tissue Growth
- Uncertain Soft Tissue Mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D4819: Other specified neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Eyelid Disorder
- Dermatochalasis
- Droopy Eyelid Skin
- Excess Eyelid Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02834: Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid
What procedures does Dr. Baloh perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Baloh 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. Baloh. 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:
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Chalazion Removal
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Entropion Repair with Suture
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Meibomian Cyst Removal
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Suture Entropion Correction
- Inward-Turning Eyelid Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 67800: Excision of chalazion; single
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67921: Repair of entropion; suture
Also known as:
- Eyelid Skin Biopsy
- Eyelid Biopsy
- Lid Margin Biopsy
- Eyelid Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 67810: Incisional Biopsy Of Eyelid Skin Including Lid Margin
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
Also known as:
- Eyelash Correction for Trichiasis
- Eyelash Removal for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Treatment
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
- Electrosurgery for Eyelashes
- Trichiasis Epilation
- Forceps Epilation of Eyelashes
CPT Codes:
- 67825: Correction of trichiasis; epilation by other than forceps (eg, by electrosurgery, cryotherapy, laser surgery)
- 67820: Correction of trichiasis; epilation, by forceps only
Also known as:
- Probing of Tear Duct
- Tear Duct Balloon Dilation
- Nasolacrimal duct probing
- Tear duct irrigation
- Blocked tear duct treatment
- Lacrimal duct probing
- Nasolacrimal Duct Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Ballooning
- Tear Duct Probing with Balloon
CPT Codes:
- 68810: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation;
- 68816: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with transluminal balloon catheter dilation
Also known as:
- Eyelid Wound Repair (Full Thickness)
- Eyelid laceration repair
- Full thickness eyelid suture
- Lid margin repair
CPT Codes:
- 67935: Suture of recent wound, eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, and/or palpebral conjunctiva direct closure; full thickness
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
- Lip Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
- Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
- Multiple Skin Tag Removal
- Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Baloh accept my insurance?
Dr. Baloh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baloh accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Baloh in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Geisinger Health Plan
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Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
MedImpact
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Where is Dr. Baloh's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
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What is Dr. Baloh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baloh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538113865.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baloh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baloh
What is Dr. Frank Baloh's specialty?
Dr. Baloh is a Ophthalmologist near Allentown, PA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Baloh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Frank Baloh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baloh is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, St. Luke’s University Health Network - Bethlehem Campus, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono 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 Frank Baloh accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Frank Baloh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Frank Baloh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baloh's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Frank Baloh?
Please contact Dr. Baloh's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Frank Baloh have?
Dr. Frank Baloh is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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