Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2021 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denis Balaban, MD for Medicare patients.
47 |
Dr. Denis Balaban, MD is a neurologist in Boston, MA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Denis Balaban, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.
15 Parkman Street
Boston, MA 02114
55 Fruit Street Mass General Neurology: Comprehensive Neurology Division
Boston, MA 02114
Autoimmune Diseases
An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.
A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.
Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.
It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:
Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denis Balaban, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 47 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Denis Balaban, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 47 |
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Dr. Denis Balaban, MD graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine. He is certified by the Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine
Board Certification: Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Denis Balaban, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Denis Balaban, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.
According to our sources, Dr. Denis Balaban, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Denis Balaban, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 147 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Denis Balaban, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Denis Balaban, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Biogen, Inc. |
$146,813
$146,813 |
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Grant | $146,813 |
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Dr. Denis Balaban is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He works in Boston, MA. Dr. Balaban (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish and Turkish. In his practice, Dr. Balaban focuses on neurosarcoidosis, transverse myelitis, and encephalitis. He is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Balaban studied medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine. His residency was performed at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He seems to honor Blue California, Coventry, Viant, and more.