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Dr. Harigopal Balaji, MD

Cleveland, OH

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Balaji, Internist in Cleveland, OH?

    Dr. Harigopal Balaji, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Balaji completed his residency at St Vincent Char Hsp H-Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Balaji is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balaji’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balaji’s office at (216) 791-0017.

    Where did Dr. Balaji go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Vincent Char Hsp H-Ctr, Internal Medicine | St Vincent Char Hsp H Center

    • Medical School: Stanley Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Madras- Tn- India

    Is Dr. Balaji board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Harigopal Balaji, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Balaji speak?

    Dr. Balaji and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Balaji treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Balaji 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. Balaji. 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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    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 Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 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:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Heart Disease
    • Heart Condition
    • Cardiac Disease
    • Heart Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I519: Heart disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Balaji perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Harigopal Balaji may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Balaji's office.

    Does Dr. Balaji accept my insurance?

    Dr. Balaji accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 791-0017 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Balaji accept in Cleveland, OH?

    Dr. Balaji in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • CommuniCare Advantage

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Balaji's office located?

    Dr. Harigopal Balaji's Primary Practice

    11201 Shaker Blvd Ste 240

    Cleveland, OH 44104

    (216) 791-0017

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    Dr. Harigopal Balaji's Practice 2

    464 Richmond Rd Ste 102

    Richmond Heights, OH 44143

    (216) 486-3233

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    Dr. Harigopal Balaji's Practice 3

    27100 Chardon Rd

    Richmond Heights, OH 44143

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    What is Dr. Balaji's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Balaji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396730263.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balaji?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balaji

    What is Dr. Harigopal Balaji's specialty?

    Dr. Balaji is a Internist near Cleveland, OH.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Balaji to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Harigopal Balaji affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Balaji is affiliated with Uh Cleveland Medical Center, Uh Lake West Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Harigopal Balaji accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Harigopal Balaji is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Harigopal Balaji offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Balaji's office at (216) 791-0017 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Harigopal Balaji?

    Please contact Dr. Balaji's office at (216) 791-0017 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Harigopal Balaji have?

    Dr. Harigopal Balaji is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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