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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balough, Otologist & Neurotologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Ben Balough, MD is an Otologist & Neurotologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Balough completed his residency at Nmcsd. Dr. Balough is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balough’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balough’s office at (619) 532-9604.
Where did Dr. Balough go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nmcsd
Is Dr. Balough board certified as an Otologist & Neurotologist?
Yes, Dr. Ben Balough, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Balough speak?
Dr. Balough and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Balough treat?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Balough 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. Balough. 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 Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Eye surgery aftercare
- Ear surgery aftercare
- Sensory organ recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs
Also known as:
- Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
- Benign cranial nerve neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves
Also known as:
- Superficial Fungal Infection
- Fungal Infection
- Skin fungus
- Dermatophytosis
- Tinea
ICD-10 Codes:
- B369: Superficial mycosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Chronic Left Ear Infection
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Left Middle Ear Infection
- Chronic Left Otitis Media
- Long-term Left Ear Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- H663X2: Other chronic suppurative otitis media, left ear
What procedures does Dr. Balough perform?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Balough performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Balough. 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:
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Stapedectomy
- Tympanoplasty
- Middle Ear Repair
- Eardrum Reconstruction
- Stapedotomy
- Middle Ear Bone Surgery
- Hearing Restoration Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69660: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material;
Also known as:
- Mastoid Cavity Cleaning
- Mastoidectomy Debridement
- Ear Canal Cleaning (Post-Surgery)
- Mastoid Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69220: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, simple (eg, routine cleaning)
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Tympanostomy with Tubes
- Myringotomy with Tube Placement
- Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)
CPT Codes:
- 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
- Intralesional Injection
- Lesion Injection Therapy
- Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps
CPT Codes:
- 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
- Pediatric Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy for Kids
- T&A Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12
Does Dr. Balough accept my insurance?
Dr. Balough accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 532-9604 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balough accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Balough in Sacramento, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
First Medical Health Plan
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Balough's office located?
Dr. Ben Balough's Primary Practice
6600 Bruceville Rd
Sacramento, CA 95823
(619) 532-9604
What is Dr. Balough's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balough's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083687594.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balough?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balough
What is Dr. Ben Balough's specialty?
Dr. Balough is a Otologist & Neurotologist near Sacramento, CA. An otolaryngologist specializing in otology and neurotology treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including hearing and balance disorders. Their advanced training focuses on the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, and the underlying causes of ear-related conditions. Contact Dr. Balough to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ben Balough affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balough is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Otologist & Neurotologist?
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Is Ben Balough accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ben Balough is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ben Balough offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balough's office at (619) 532-9604 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ben Balough?
Please contact Dr. Balough's office at (619) 532-9604 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ben Balough have?
Dr. Ben Balough is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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