Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balta, Internist in Sylva, NC?
Dr. Ofelia Balta, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Sylva, NC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Balta is fluent in English, German, Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan, ron, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balta’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balta’s office at (828) 586-7798.
What languages does Dr. Balta speak?
Dr. Balta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
ron
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Balta typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Balta 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. Balta. 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:
- 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Balta typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ofelia Balta may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Balta's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Balta accept my insurance?
Dr. Balta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 586-7798 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balta accept in Sylva, NC?
Dr. Balta in Sylva, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit Services
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Balta's office located?
Dr. Ofelia Balta's Primary Practice
98 Cope Creek Rd # A-B
Sylva, NC 28779
(828) 586-7798
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 2 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Ofelia Balta an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Balta has been rated and reviewed by 2 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Balta, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Balta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912980178.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balta
What is Dr. Ofelia Balta's specialty?
Dr. Balta is a Internist near Sylva, NC.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Ofelia Balta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balta is affiliated with Harris Regional Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Mission Hospital 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
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Is Ofelia Balta accepting new patients in Sylva, NC?
Yes, Dr. Ofelia Balta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ofelia Balta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balta's office at (828) 586-7798 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ofelia Balta?
Please contact Dr. Balta's office at (828) 586-7798 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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