23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balassanian, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Ronald Balassanian, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years. Dr. Balassanian completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Nyu Hospitals Center, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Balassanian is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balassanian’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balassanian’s office at (415) 353-7043.
Where did Dr. Balassanian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center, Cytopathology
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Nyu Hospitals Center, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology
What languages does Dr. Balassanian speak?
Dr. Balassanian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Balassanian typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Balassanian 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. Balassanian. 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:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
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:
- Secondary Cancer in Head and Neck Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer to Neck Lymph Nodes
- Head and Neck Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- C770: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck
Also known as:
- Pleural Cancer
- Cancer
- Pleural Disorder
- Mesothelioma
- Malignant Pleural Tumor
- Lung Lining Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C384: Malignant neoplasm of pleura
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Abnormal Urine Cell Test
- Urinalysis
- Urine and Urination
- Unusual urine cytology
- Abnormal urine histology
- Cells in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8289: Other abnormal findings on cytological and histological examination of urine
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Abnormal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup with issues
- Pelvic exam, abnormal results
- OB/GYN visit with concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Atypical Cells on Anal Pap Smear (ASC-US)
- ASC-US anal smear
- Uncertain anal cell changes
- Mildly abnormal anal cells
ICD-10 Codes:
- R85610: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of anus (ASC-US)
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Balassanian typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Balassanian may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Balassanian's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Balassanian accept my insurance?
Dr. Balassanian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-7043 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balassanian accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Balassanian in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Imperial Health Holdings
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Balassanian's office located?
Ucsf/Mt Zion Medical Center Fna Clinic
1600 Divisadero St # 302
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-7043
What is Dr. Balassanian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balassanian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043282379.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balassanian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balassanian
What is Dr. Ronald Balassanian's specialty?
Dr. Balassanian is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist do?
A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases.
Is this Dr. Ronald Balassanian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balassanian is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Ucsf Health Saint Francis 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 Ronald Balassanian accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ronald Balassanian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ronald Balassanian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balassanian's office at (415) 353-7043 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ronald Balassanian?
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Connect with DR. Balassanian
Ucsf/Mt Zion Medical Center Fna Clinic
1600 Divisadero St # 302
San Francisco, CA 94143