44 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Balsara, Diagnostic Radiologist in Houston, TX?
Where did Dr. Balsara go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Bridgeport Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology; Wayne St Univ Affil Hosp, Radiology; Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: Grant Medical College - Bombay Universiry
Is Dr. Balsara board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Viren Balsara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Balsara speak?
Dr. Balsara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Balsara typically treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Balsara 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. Balsara. 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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Acquired Kidney Cyst
- Kidney Cysts
- Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
- Renal Cyst
- Simple Kidney Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- N281: Cyst of kidney, acquired
What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Balsara typically perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Viren Balsara may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Balsara's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Balsara accept my insurance?
Dr. Balsara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 861-8200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balsara accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Balsara in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Balsara's office located?
Dr. Viren Balsara's Primary Practice
1415 North Loop W Ste 820
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 861-8200
What hospitals are Dr. Balsara affiliated with?
Dr. Balsara has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Balsara's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balsara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194715383.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balsara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balsara