17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balucan, Pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Jennifer Balucan, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Balucan graduated from Drexel University College Of Medicine and completed her residency at Ucla Med Center. Dr. Balucan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balucan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balucan’s office at (310) 206-3952.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Balucan?
Dr. Jennifer Balucan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Balucan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles, CA community, Dr. Balucan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Balucan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Center | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Drexel University College Of Medicine | Hahnemann University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Balucan speak?
Dr. Balucan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Balucan typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Balucan 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. Balucan. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Normal Hearing Test
- Clear Ear Checkup
- Routine Audiology Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Balucan typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Balucan may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Balucan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Balucan accept my insurance?
Dr. Balucan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-3952 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balucan accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Balucan in Los Angeles, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Balucan's office located?
Dr. Jennifer Balucan's Practice 2
1000 N Sepulveda Blvd Ste 190
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
What is Dr. Balucan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balucan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124063060.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balucan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balucan
What is Dr. Jennifer Balucan's specialty?
Dr. Balucan is a Pediatrician near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Jennifer Balucan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balucan is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Jennifer Balucan accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Balucan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Balucan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balucan's office at (310) 206-3952 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Balucan?
Please contact Dr. Balucan's office at (310) 206-3952 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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