24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Balan, Internist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Octavia Balan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Balan graduated from Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara. Dr. Balan is fluent in English, Moldavian, Moldovan, and Romanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balan’s office at (716) 630-1000.
Where did Dr. Balan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Inst De Medicine | Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara
Is Dr. Balan board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Octavia Balan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2005
What languages does Dr. Balan speak?
Dr. Balan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Moldavian
Moldovan
Romanian
What conditions does Dr. Balan treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Balan 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. Balan. 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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
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
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Which procedures does Dr. Balan perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Octavia Balan 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Balan's office.
Does Dr. Balan accept my insurance?
Dr. Balan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 630-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balan accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Balan in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independent Health
Medicare
Peak
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Balan's office located?
What is Dr. Balan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649236134.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balan
What is Dr. Octavia Balan's specialty?
Dr. Balan is a Internist near Buffalo, NY.
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.
Contact Dr. Balan to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Octavia Balan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Balan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Sisters Of Charity Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Octavia Balan accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Octavia Balan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Octavia Balan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balan's office at (716) 630-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Octavia Balan?
Please contact Dr. Balan's office at (716) 630-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Octavia Balan have?
Dr. Octavia Balan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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