Physician Profile
Karen K. Ballen, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ballen
Karen K. Ballen, MD is a healthcare provider in Falls Church, VA specializing in hematology. Karen is also listed as specializing in internal medicine and hematology & oncology. According to Medicare claims data, Karen cared for 269 Medicare patients across 592 services. The services billed most often include visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (571) 423-5699
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3300 GALLOWS RD
Falls Church, VA 22042
1240 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 22908
1215 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Hematology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Anemia
- Blood clots
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Leukemia
- Lung cancer
- Lymphoma
- Prostate cancer
Anemia
- Folate Deficiency
Bleeding disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Frequent Unexplained Nosebleeds
- Heavy Period Bleeding From Bleeding Disorder
- Unexplained Bruising
Blood and immune disorders
- Cold Protein In Blood
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
Blood cancer
- Multiple Myeloma
- Pre-Myeloma Protein In Blood
- Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
Blood clots
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Blood Clots In Pregnancy
- Deep vein thrombosis
Bone marrow disorders
- Bone Marrow Scarring
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Clotting disorders
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
Inherited blood disorders
- Sickle Cell Trait
Iron disorders
- Hemochromatosis
- High Ferritin
- Low Ferritin
Lymph conditions
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Lymph disorders
- Castleman Disease
Metabolic blood disorders
- Porphyria
Nutritional blood disorders
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
Organ conditions
- Enlarged spleen
Platelet disorders
- High Platelet Count
- Low Platelets
- Rare Blood Clotting Disease
Protein disorders
- Amyloidosis
Red blood cell disorders
- Cold-Triggered Blood Breakdown
- Hemolytic Anemia in Children
- Nighttime Red Blood Cell Breakdown
- Sickle cell disease
- Thalassemia
- Thick Blood
White blood cell disorders
- High Eosinophil Count
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Histamine Intolerance
- Low White Blood Cell Count
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Blood transfusion
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
Blood treatments
- Blood Exchange Transfusion
- Plasmapheresis
- Platelet Removal Procedure
- Therapeutic Blood Draw
- White Blood Cell Removal Procedure
Catheter care
- Chemo Port Flush And Maintenance
Cell therapy
- Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
Cellular therapy
- CAR-T Therapy
Consultation
- Bleeding Disorder Testing
- Second Opinion For Blood Disorders
Consultations
- Port Placement Consultation
- Pre-Surgery Bleeding Clearance
Diagnostic tests
- Clotting Inhibitor Mixing Study
- Complete Blood Count
- Factor Level Blood Test
- Folic Acid Blood Test
- G6PD Enzyme Test
- Iron Level Blood Test
Infusions
- Clotting Factor Replacement
- Iron Infusion
- IVIG Infusion
Injections
- Red Blood Cell Booster Shots
- White Blood Cell Booster Injection
Lab tests
- Blood Cancer Cell Marker Test
- Blood Clotting Tests
- Blood Smear Examination
- Coomb's Test
- Genetic Blood Clotting Test
- Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
- Myeloma Blood Protein Test
Medication management
- Blood Clot Management
- Iron Chelation Therapy
Monitoring
- Coumadin INR fingerstick test
Patient education
- Clotting Factor Self-Infusion Training
Procedures
- Apheresis for Children
- Bone Marrow Harvest
- Port Removal Procedure
Transfusion therapy
- Blood Transfusion Management
- Platelet Transfusion
Transplants
- Stem Cell Donor Matching
- Stem Cell Transplant
Treatments
- Desmopressin Treatment
- Sickle Cell Crisis Treatment
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
592 services · 269 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
178 | More often than most peers in Hematology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
120 | More often than most peers in Hematology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
88 | As often as other peers in Hematology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
83 | More often than most peers in Hematology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
64 | As often as other peers in Hematology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
22 | As often as other peers in Hematology |
| Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or | Billing code | G2212 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Hematology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Hematology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other hematology specialists in Falls Church 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Ballen?
Dr. Ballen is a hematology in Falls Church, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ballen's address?
Dr. Ballen is listed at 3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ballen?
The number on file is (571) 423-5699. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ballen's NPI number?
Dr. Ballen's National Provider Identifier is 1821089558. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Ballen train?
Dr. Ballen attended Other, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ballen been practicing?
Dr. Ballen has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Ballen perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ballen the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Ballen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ballen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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