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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balter, Infectious Disease Specialist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Laurence Balter, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Balter graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Infectious Diseases; Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Internal Medicine. Dr. Balter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balter’s office.
Where did Dr. Balter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Infectious Diseases; Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Internal Medicine | Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester Program
Medical School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny | New York University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Balter board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Laurence Balter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Balter speak?
Dr. Balter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Balter treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Balter 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. Balter. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sexual Health Counseling
- Sexual Health
- Sex Therapy
- Intimacy Counseling
- Relationship Counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z708: Other sex counseling
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Digestive Symptoms
- Digestive Disease
- Unspecified Abdominal Symptoms
- Other Belly Problems
- Digestive System Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R198: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Which procedures does Dr. Balter perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Laurence Balter 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Balter's office.
Does Dr. Balter accept my insurance?
Dr. Balter 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. Balter accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Balter in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
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Where is Dr. Balter's office located?
What is Dr. Balter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326037201.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balter
What is Dr. Laurence Balter's specialty?
Dr. Balter is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Atlanta, GA.
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.
Contact Dr. Balter to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Laurence Balter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balter is affiliated with Emory University Hospital Midtown 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Laurence Balter accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Laurence Balter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laurence Balter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balter's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laurence Balter?
Please contact Dr. Balter's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laurence Balter have?
Dr. Laurence Balter is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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1365 Clifton Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30322