Summary

Dr. Nicholas Balaji is a cardiovascular disease specialist with 23 years of experience treating heart conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Balaji pursued advanced fellowship training in interventional cardiology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, giving him specialized expertise in minimally invasive heart procedures. He holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and speaks English.

Dr. Balaji practices at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia, where he focuses on treating coronary artery disease and heart muscle conditions. His expertise includes caring for women with heart disease, recognizing the unique aspects of cardiovascular conditions in female patients. He performs diagnostic heart tests including electrocardiograms and specialized ultrasounds of the heart. Patients consistently rate Dr. Balaji highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 for his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 23 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Brigham and Womens Hospital, Washington Hospital Center 2010
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Inova Cardiology - Fairfax

8081 Innovation Park Dr Ste 700Fairfax, VA 22031
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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23 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Fairfax , VAWashington , DCClinton , MDAnnapolis , MD
Med School: University of Michigan Medical School Med School: University Of Medicine & Dentistry Of New Jersey Med School: Jefferson Medical College Med School: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Nicholas R. Balaji

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - EPO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Humana
  • Innovation Health
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • US Family Health Plan - HMO

Medical Specialties

Nicholas R. Balaji has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Nicholas R. Balaji has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

Nicholas R. Balaji holds an expired medical license in the state of Virginia. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Brigham and Womens Hospital, Washington Hospital Center 2010 in 2011.

Residency

Completed their residency at Washington Hospital Center/Georgetown Hospital, Washington, DC, Cardiology, General or Cardiovascular Dis., Brigham and Women`s Hospital, Boston, MA, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, Cardiology, General or Cardiovascular Dis., Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Internal Medicine, and University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals in 2006.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2003 and University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi in 2003.

NPI Number

Nicholas R. Balaji's NPI number is 1700809571.

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