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Who is Dr. Balat, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Houston, TX?
Dr. Isam Balat, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Houston, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Balat graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch and completed his residency at University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston. Dr. Balat is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Balat’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balat’s office at (713) 522-3333.
Where did Dr. Balat go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch
Is Dr. Balat board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?
Yes, Dr. Isam Balat, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Balat speak?
Dr. Balat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Balat treat?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Balat 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. Balat. 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:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Irregular Periods
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
- Amenorrhea
- Menstruation
- Oligomenorrhea
- Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
- Menorrhagia
- Polymenorrhea
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Absent Periods
- No Periods
- Lack of Menstruation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
- N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
- N912: Amenorrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Perineum pain
- Pelvic floor pain
- Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
- Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
- Prenatal Screening
- Prenatal Testing
- Antenatal Malformation Screening
- Fetal Anomaly Scan
- Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy
- Antenatal Testing
- Pregnancy Screening
- Maternal Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
- Z369: Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Vaginal Inflammation
- Vaginitis
- Acute Vaginitis
- Sudden Vaginal Infection
- Vaginal Irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N760: Acute vaginitis
Also known as:
- Fetal Growth Screening
- Baby growth check
- Fetal growth restriction screening
- Screening for small baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z364: Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal growth retardation
Also known as:
- Uterine Fibroids
- Leiomyoma
- Fibromyoma
- Myoma
- Uterine growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Menopause
- Climacteric
- The Change of Life
- Postmenopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N951: Menopausal and female climacteric states
Also known as:
- Endometriosis
- Endometrial implants
- Endometrial tissue outside uterus
- Retrograde menstruation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N809: Endometriosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test
- HPV screening
- Papillomavirus test
- Cervical cancer screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1151: Encounter for screening for human papillomavirus (HPV)
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:
- Uterine Hypertrophy
- Uterine Disease
- Enlarged Uterus
- Uterine Enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- N852: Hypertrophy of uterus
Also known as:
- Atypical Cells on Pap Test (ASC-US)
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- ASC-US Pap smear
- Uncertain abnormal cervical cells
- Mildly abnormal Pap test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R87610: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of cervix (ASC-US)
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Other Vaginal Disorder
- Vaginal Disease
- Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
- Specific Vaginal Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina
Also known as:
- Abdominal or Pelvic Swelling, Mass, or Lump
- Belly lump
- Pelvic mass
- Abdominal swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1900: Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unspecified site
What procedures does Dr. Balat perform?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Balat 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. Balat. 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:
- Partial Hysterectomy (Abdominal)
- Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy with Ovaries/Tubes Removed
- Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Partial Hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Supracervical Hysterectomy
- Subtotal Hysterectomy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Vaginal Hysterectomy with Laparoscopic Assistance
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
- Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy with Adnexectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Oophorectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy with Salpingo-Oophorectomy
- Partial Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic Uterus Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58180: Supracervical abdominal hysterectomy (subtotal hysterectomy), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s)
- 58550: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less;
- 58552: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58543: Laparoscopy, surgical, supracervical hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g;
- 58541: Laparoscopy, surgical, supracervical hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less;
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
- Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
- Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
- Peritoneal lesion fulguration
- Endometriosis removal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method
Also known as:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Colposcopy
- Vaginal Colposcopy with Biopsy
- Cervix Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 57455: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Curettage
- Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device removal
- Take out IUD
- Remove birth control device
- IUD explant
CPT Codes:
- 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Cervical Cryocautery (Freezing)
- Cryosurgery of cervix
- Freezing cervical lesions
- Cervical cauterization
- Cryotherapy for cervix
CPT Codes:
- 57511: Cautery of cervix; cryocautery, initial or repeat
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fibroid Removal (Myomectomy)
- Open Myomectomy
- Uterine Fibroid Excision
- Abdominal Uterine Fibroid Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58140: Myomectomy, excision of fibroid tumor(s) of uterus, 1 to 4 intramural myoma(s) with total weight of 250 g or less and/or removal of surface myomas; abdominal approach
Also known as:
- Uterine Lining Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Uterine Biopsy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Sampling
CPT Codes:
- 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Bladder Prolapse Repair (Anterior Colporrhaphy)
- Cystocele Repair
- Urethrocele Repair
- Vaginal Wall Repair for Prolapse
CPT Codes:
- 57240: Anterior colporrhaphy, repair of cystocele with or without repair of urethrocele, including cystourethroscopy, when performed
Also known as:
- Colposcopy of Cervix and Vagina
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Colposcopy
- Vaginal Colposcopy
- Cervix and Vagina Exam
- Magnified Cervical Exam
CPT Codes:
- 57452: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina;
Also known as:
- Uterine Catheterization for Imaging
- Saline Infusion Sonohysterography Prep
- Hysterosalpingography Prep
- Uterine Contrast Injection
CPT Codes:
- 58340: Catheterization and introduction of saline or contrast material for saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS) or hysterosalpingography
Also known as:
- Abdominal Myomectomy for Large Uterine Fibroids
- Open Myomectomy
- Uterine Fibroid Surgery
- Fibroid Excision
CPT Codes:
- 58146: Myomectomy, excision of fibroid tumor(s) of uterus, 5 or more intramural myomas and/or intramural myomas with total weight greater than 250 g, abdominal approach
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Vaginal and Cervical Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Colposcopy
- Vaginal Colposcopy with Biopsy
- Cervical Colposcopy with Biopsy
- Vaginal and Cervical Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 57421: Colposcopy of the entire vagina, with cervix if present; with biopsy(s) of vagina/cervix
Also known as:
- Vaginal Wall Repair (Front and Back)
- Anteroposterior colporrhaphy
- Cystocele and rectocele repair
- Vaginal prolapse repair
CPT Codes:
- 57260: Combined anteroposterior colporrhaphy, including cystourethroscopy, when performed;
Also known as:
- Vaginal Removal of Cervical Stump
- Cervical Stump Excision
- Vaginal Cervicectomy
- Remaining Cervix Removal
CPT Codes:
- 57550: Excision of cervical stump, vaginal approach;
Also known as:
- Rectocele Repair
- Posterior Colporrhaphy
- Repair of Rectal Prolapse
- Perineorrhaphy
CPT Codes:
- 57250: Posterior colporrhaphy, repair of rectocele with or without perineorrhaphy
Also known as:
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
- Cystometrogram with Voiding Studies
- Urodynamic Study
- Bladder and Urethral Pressure Test
- Rectal Pressure Study
- Gastric Pressure Test
- Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
CPT Codes:
- 51729: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure) and urethral pressure profile studies (ie, urethral closure pressure profile), any technique
- 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Also known as:
- Complex Urine Flow Test
- Uroflowmetry
- Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
- Bladder Function Test
CPT Codes:
- 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)
Also known as:
- Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
- Sphincter EMG
- Anal Sphincter Electromyography
- Urethral Sphincter EMG
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Test
CPT Codes:
- 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Adhesion Removal
- Laparoscopic Cyst Aspiration
- Lysis of Adhesions
- Laparoscopic Salpingolysis
- Laparoscopic Ovariolysis
- Pelvic Adhesion Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Cyst Drainage
- Ovarian Cyst Aspiration
- Laparoscopic Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58660: Laparoscopy, surgical; with lysis of adhesions (salpingolysis, ovariolysis) (separate procedure)
- 49322: Laparoscopy, surgical; with aspiration of cavity or cyst (eg, ovarian cyst) (single or multiple)
Also known as:
- Open Removal of Abdominal Tumors or Cysts (Small)
- Peritoneal tumor excision
- Mesenteric cyst removal
- Retroperitoneal tumor destruction
CPT Codes:
- 49203: Excision or destruction, open, intra-abdominal tumors, cysts or endometriomas, 1 or more peritoneal, mesenteric, or retroperitoneal primary or secondary tumors; largest tumor 5 cm diameter or less
Does Dr. Balat accept my insurance?
Dr. Balat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 522-3333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Balat accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Balat in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Community Health Choice
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
MedImpact
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Balat's office located?
What is Dr. Balat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Balat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417914037.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Balat
What is Dr. Isam Balat's specialty?
Dr. Balat is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Houston, TX. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Balat to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Isam Balat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Balat is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, Woman's Hospital of Texas, Baylor St. Luke's 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
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Is Isam Balat accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Isam Balat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Isam Balat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Balat's office at (713) 522-3333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Isam Balat?
Please contact Dr. Balat's office at (713) 522-3333 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Isam Balat have?
Dr. Isam Balat is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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