Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balaban, Pediatrician in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Lori Balaban, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. She is board certified. Dr. Balaban is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balaban’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balaban’s office at (434) 296-9161.
Is Dr. Balaban board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Lori Balaban, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Balaban speak?
Dr. Balaban and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Balaban treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Balaban 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. Balaban. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- General Disorder Screening
- Contaminant Exposure Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Toxic Exposure Screening
- Environmental Toxin Check
- Pollutant Exposure Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
- Nasal Congestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
- J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Normal Hearing Test
- Clear Ear Checkup
- Routine Audiology Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Wheezing
- Breathing Problems
- Whistling breath
- Wheezy breathing
- Asthmatic breathing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R062: Wheezing
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Which procedures does Dr. Balaban perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Lori Balaban may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Balaban's office.
Does Dr. Balaban accept my insurance?
Dr. Balaban accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 296-9161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balaban accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Balaban in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Davita Village Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Fox Insurance Company
Magellan Health Services
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Balaban's office located?
Dr. Lori Balaban's Primary Practice
1011 E Jefferson St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-9161
What is Dr. Balaban's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balaban's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447232905.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balaban?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balaban
What is Dr. Lori Balaban's specialty?
Dr. Balaban is a Pediatrician near Charlottesville, VA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Balaban to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lori Balaban affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balaban is affiliated with UVA University Hospital 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 Pediatrician?
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Is Lori Balaban accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Lori Balaban is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lori Balaban offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balaban's office at (434) 296-9161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lori Balaban?
Please contact Dr. Balaban's office at (434) 296-9161 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lori Balaban have?
Dr. Lori Balaban is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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