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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balaguera, Neurologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Pedro Balaguera, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. Dr. Balaguera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balaguera’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balaguera’s office at (832) 325-7080.
What languages does Dr. Balaguera speak?
Dr. Balaguera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Balaguera typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Balaguera 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. Balaguera. 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.
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Brain Dysfunction
- Brain Condition
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9349: Other encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Balaguera typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Pedro Balaguera may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Balaguera's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Balaguera accept my insurance?
Dr. Balaguera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (832) 325-7080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balaguera accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Balaguera in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Verda Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Balaguera's office located?
Dr. Pedro Balaguera's Primary Practice
6410 Fannin St Ste 1014
Houston, TX 77030
(832) 325-7080
What is Dr. Balaguera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balaguera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992236863.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balaguera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balaguera
What is Dr. Pedro Balaguera's specialty?
Dr. Balaguera is a Neurologist near Houston, TX.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Pedro Balaguera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balaguera is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northeast 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Pedro Balaguera accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Pedro Balaguera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pedro Balaguera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balaguera's office at (832) 325-7080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pedro Balaguera?
Please contact Dr. Balaguera's office at (832) 325-7080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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