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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Balke, Hospitalist in Portland, ME?
Dr. Jeffrey Balke, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Balke graduated from University of Minnesota Med School and completed his residency at Fairview-Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Balke is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balke’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balke’s office.
Where did Dr. Balke go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Fairview-Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of Minnesota Medical School Program
Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn | University of Minnesota Med School
Is Dr. Balke board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Balke, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Balke speak?
Dr. Balke and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Balke treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Balke 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. Balke. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
- Acute Pancreas Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Balke perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Balke may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Balke's office.
Does Dr. Balke accept my insurance?
Dr. Balke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balke accept in Portland, ME?
Dr. Balke in Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Genesis Health System
HealthPartners
Medica
Medicare
MedStar Health
OptumRx
State of Minnesota
State of Tennessee
Ucare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Balke's office located?
What is Dr. Balke's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285694109.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balke?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balke
What is Dr. Jeffrey Balke's specialty?
Dr. Balke is a Hospitalist near Portland, ME. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Balke to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jeffrey Balke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balke is affiliated with Fairview Ridges Hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, M Health Fairview Southdale 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Jeffrey Balke accepting new patients in Portland, ME?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Balke is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Balke offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balke's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Balke?
Please contact Dr. Balke's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Balke have?
Dr. Jeffrey Balke is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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