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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bala, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Portland, OR?
Dr. Rupa Bala, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Portland, OR with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 21 years. Dr. Bala completed her residency at Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bala is fluent in English, Malayalam, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bala’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bala’s office.
Where did Dr. Bala go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bala speak?
Dr. Bala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Malayalam
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Bala treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Bala 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. Bala. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Heart Palpitations
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Fast Heartbeat
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- Rapid Heart Rate
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R002: Palpitations
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I484: Atypical atrial flutter
- I4719: Other supraventricular tachycardia
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Which procedures does Dr. Bala perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Rupa Bala may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bala's office.
Does Dr. Bala accept my insurance?
Dr. Bala 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. Bala accept in Portland, OR?
Dr. Bala 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
Cambia (Regence)
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Department of Veterans Affairs
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Steward Health Choice
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bala's office located?
What is Dr. Bala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417983123.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bala
What is Dr. Rupa Bala's specialty?
Dr. Bala is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Portland, OR. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Bala to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rupa Bala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bala is affiliated with McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia 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 Rupa Bala accepting new patients in Portland, OR?
Yes, Dr. Rupa Bala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rupa Bala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bala's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rupa Bala?
Please contact Dr. Bala's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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