Summary

Dr. Mihaela Balica has practiced internal medicine for 31 years and is affiliated with California Hospital Medical Center. She treats hypertension and hyperlipidemia, and offers virtual care. Dr. Balica earned her medical degree from the University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine and completed her residency at UCLA Medical Center in 1998. She sees patients in Santa Monica, California, and speaks English, French, Romanian, and Russian.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.9
  • 31 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, French, Romanian, Russian
  • UCLA
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, French, Romanian, Russian Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, Tamil Speaks English
Santa Monica , CAPasadena , CALake Forest , CALyons , CO
Med School: University of California Los Angles David Geffen School of Medicine Med School: National Taiwan University College of Medicine Med School: Christian Medical College Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Mihaela Rucsandra Balica

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO - Trio
  • Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Shield of CA PPO
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Coventry/First Health PPO
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net PPO
  • HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Multiplan PPO
  • SCAN Medicare Advantage
  • TriWest - Tricare
  • United Healthcare HMO
  • United HealthCare PPO
  • US Family Health Plan - TriCare
  • Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross

Medical Specialties

Mihaela Rucsandra Balica has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Mihaela Rucsandra Balica has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Diabetes
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at UCLA in 1998 and UCLA Medical Center in 1998.

Internship

Completed their internship at UCLA in 1996 and UCLA Medical Center in 1996.

Medical School

Graduated from University of California Los Angles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1995 and UCLA in 1995.

NPI Number

Mihaela Rucsandra Balica's NPI number is 1609935287.

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Which hospitals is Mihaela Balica affiliated with?
Mihaela Balica is affiliated with California Hospital Medical Center.
What languages does Mihaela Balica speak?
Mihaela Balica speaks English, French, Romanian, and Russian.
Does Mihaela Balica accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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