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Who is Dr. Ballou, Infectious Disease Specialist in Covington, VA?
Dr. James Ballou, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Covington, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ballou completed his residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Ballou is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ballou’s office.
Where did Dr. Ballou go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Infectious Disease, Eastern VA Graduate School of Medicine Dept of IM, Norfolk, VA USA
Residency: Eastern Virginia Medical School Affiliated Hospitals
Is Dr. Ballou board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. James Ballou, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1986, American Board of Internal Medicine since 1992
What languages does Dr. Ballou speak?
Dr. Ballou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ballou typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ballou 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. Ballou. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Persistent AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in Leg
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- DVT
- Blood Clot in Leg Vein
- Lower Extremity DVT
ICD-10 Codes:
- I82409: Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of unspecified lower extremity
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ballou typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Ballou may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Ballou's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ballou accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Ballou's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Ballou's office located?
What is Dr. Ballou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ballou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841294451.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ballou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ballou
What is Dr. James Ballou's specialty?
Dr. Ballou is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Covington, VA.
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. James Ballou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ballou is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Ballou accepting new patients in Covington, VA?
Yes, Dr. James Ballou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Ballou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ballou's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Ballou?
Please contact Dr. Ballou's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Ballou have?
Dr. James Ballou is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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