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Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD

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Specializes in: Otology and Neurotology

University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: tympanoplasty, myringoplasty, mucocele (mucous cyst), and more.

18 Endeavor Suite 208
Irvine, CA 92618

(949) 364-4361

Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD is an otologist and neurotologist in Irvine, CA specializing in otology and neurotology. She graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare, Saddleback Medical Center, Providence Medical Foundation, Greater Newport Physicians, Providence, Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach, Mission Hospital Leonard Cancer Institute - Mission Viejo, MemorialCare Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians, Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission and Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo.

Office Locations

18 Endeavor Suite 208
Irvine, CA 92618

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Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission

1640 Newport Boulevard Suite 350
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

(949) 364-4361

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24411 Health Center Drive Suite 370
Laguna Hills, CA

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Greater Newport Physicians

351 Hospital Road Suite 218
Newport Beach, CA

(949) 364-4361

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Some issues Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure to remove both tonsils and is most widely used to treat tonsillitis (tonsil inflammation), which occurs when the tonsils (two tissue glands in the back of the throat) become infected and enlarged. Sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea are frequently caused by tonsilitis. Similar conditions that tonsillectomy may treat include recurring throat infections (6 or more per year) and obstructed breathing from enlarged tonsils that block the airway.

Tonsillectomies are usually performed on children; however, many adults also undergo the procedure. A tonsillectomy generally only lasts for about half an hour following the administration of anesthesia. The otolaryngologist (ENT) or surgeon performing a tonsillectomy may employ a variety of medical techniques, such as:

Cold Knife Dissection: A cold knife dissection is the most popular tonsil removal method. A surgeon removes the tonsils using a steel scalpel and repairs the region with sutures (stitches) or electrocautery (high heat) to stop bleeding. This technique is favored for those with obstructed breathing.
Electrocautery: Other tonsillectomy methods include a full tonsil removal by electrocautery, where the surgeon uses a high heat device to burn off the tonsils and cauterize the bleeding tissue. Electrocautery is more painful than cold knife dissection.
Harmonic Scalpel: A third technique is where the surgeon uses a harmonic scalpel (vibrating bladed device) to first cut off the tonsils, and then coagulate bleeding using the harmonic scalpel's heat and vibration. Harmonic scalpel is the most precise form of tonsillectomy.
Radiofrequency Ablation: To perform the radiofrequency ablation technique, the surgeon places small probes into the tonsil that transmit radiofrequency energy to the tonsil tissue. The delivered energy damages and scars the tonsils, gradually minimizing the tonsils' size. Unlike the other three methods, radiofrequency ablation is performed in-office with or without general anesthesia and has minimal recovery time. Patients can expect to return to daily activities nearly immediately and may receive radiofrequency ablation every few months. While radiofrequency ablation does reduce tonsil inflammation, it is not often prescribed to those with severe tonsillitis or breathing disorders.

Patients are typically able to return home shortly after having their tonsils removed. Tonsillectomy recovery time may range from around ten days to two weeks. During this time, it is common for patients to have a sore throat, neck pain, and a hoarse voice. Patients are advised to consume soft foods such as ice cream and applesauce to avoid further throat irritation. After recovering from tonsillectomy, many patients experience improved breathing, reduced irritation, and an overall improved quality of life.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

maxillofacial CT scan

In 2023, Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD had a list price for maxillofacial (jaw/face) CT scan that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	213

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD in 2013

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Irvine, CA during 2014 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	228
ear procedures	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Irvine, CA during 2015 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	165
ear procedures	63

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Irvine, CA during 2016 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	368
ear procedures	112

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	42
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Irvine, CA during 2017 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	394
ear procedures	111

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	44
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Irvine, CA during 2018 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	480
ear procedures	126

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	32
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Irvine, CA during 2019 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	13
doctor visit	573
ear procedures	138
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	24

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	60
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Irvine, CA during 2020 were ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	482
ear procedures	85

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	23
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Irvine, CA during 2021 were ear procedures, CT scan and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	32
doctor visit	702
ear procedures	127
eye procedures	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	76
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Irvine, CA during 2022 were ear procedures, stroboscopy, CT scan and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	13
doctor visit	710
ear procedures	147
eye procedures	13
stroboscopy	19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	414
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	50
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	59
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Irvine, CA were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and CT scan.

CT scan	19
doctor visit	393
ear procedures	102
eye procedures	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	22
Non-Hispanic White	226
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	86
85 and over	28
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	136

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 2007. She completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (2007)

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MemorialCare

Saddleback Medical Center

Providence Medical Foundation

Greater Newport Physicians

Providence

Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach

Mission Hospital Leonard Cancer Institute - Mission Viejo

MemorialCare Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians

Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission

Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Priority Health, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Blue Shield of California, Aetna Aexcel Plus, Aetna Aexcel, Blue California, Anthem, Aetna Select, Aetna Choice POS, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, AARP, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Providence, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, HealthSmart, Anthem Blue Access PPO, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund), Aetna - Aexcel Choice POS II, Aetna - HMO Deductible Plan (CA members only), Aetna - Texas CHIP, Aetna - Texas Voluntary/Informal (Workers' Comp), Aetna - Aetna Select, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO (Open Access), Aetna - HMO (Aetna), Aetna - Aetna Whole Health- Banner Health Network HMO, Aetna - LM Healthworks, Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access Value 1500, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Choice POS, Aetna - Illinois Community Network, Aetna - Traditional Choice Indemnity, Aetna - Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Choice POS II, Aetna - Aetna Whole Health - MW Comm. Health Solutions, Aetna - Healthy New York HMO, Aetna - Aetna Dental PPO/PDN, Aetna - Aexcel Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna Value Network HMO, Aetna - Aexcel Aetna Select, Aetna - Student Health Plans, Aetna - Quality Point-of-Service (QPOS), Aetna - HMO Deductible Plan, Aetna - Aexcel Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna - Managed Choice (POS), Aetna - Savings Plus of Arizona, Aetna - Aexcel PPO (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access HDHP, Aetna - Aetna Golden Choice Plan (PPO), Aetna - Aetna Medicare Select (HMO), Aetna - Aetna Choice POS (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access Value 5000, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS, Aetna - Aetna Advantage Dental, Aetna - Aexcel Plus PPO, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - MCOA 7500, Aetna - Savings Plus of Oklahoma, Aetna - Preventative and Hospital Care 3000, Aetna - Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (EPO), Aetna - Volunteer Plan, Aetna - Savings Plus of Texas, Aetna - New York Recommendation of Care PPO (Workers' Comp), Aetna - Medicare Rx Premier (PDP), Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Managed Choice POS, Aetna - Elect Choice (EPO), Aetna - Aetna Golden Medicare Plan (HMO), Aetna - Behavioral Healthcare Program, Aetna - Aetna Medicare Special Needs, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Elect Choice EPO, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Aetna Select, Aetna - Aexcel Managed Choice POS, Aetna - Savings Plus of Lake County, OH, Aetna - Aexcel Plus PPO (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Option, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access POS II, Aetna - Employee Assistance Program, Aetna - Aexcel Elect Choice EPO (Open Access), Aetna - Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Choice PPO, Aetna - Aetna Open Access Managed Choice (POS), Aetna - Savings Plus of Chicago, IL, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund HMO, Aetna - HCA Smart Care Plus (PPO), Aetna - HCA Smart Care Base (PPO), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS (Open Access), Aetna - HCA Smart Care Value (PPO), Aetna - New York Certified PPO (Workers' Comp), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO, Aetna - Aetna Medicare Open (Private Fee-for-Service), Aetna - HCA Well Care (Level 3), Aetna - Medicare Plan (HMO / Open Access HMO), Aetna - NYC Community Plan, Aetna - HMO (Open Access), Aetna - Aexcel Managed Choice POS (Open Access), Aetna - Aetna Workers' Comp Access, Aetna - Better Health Kids Pennsylvania, Aetna - Medicare Plan (PPO), Aetna - Aetna Health Network Option, Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna - Open Choice (PPO), Aetna - HCA Smart Care Select, Aetna - Vitalidad Mexico con Aetna, Aetna - Affordable Health Choices, Aetna - Vitalidad Plus California con Aetna, Aetna - Aexcel PPO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna - Aexcel Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna Vision, Aetna - North Shore LIJ Employee Health Plan (CIIPA), Aetna - Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna - Illinois Managed Choice Network, Aetna - Signature Administrators, Aetna - Aexcel Elect Choice EPO, Aetna - HCA Well Care (Levels 1 & 2), Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - PCP Referral Plan (TX only), Aetna - Savings Plus of Florida (Brevard and Tampa), Aetna - Aetna Medicare Plan (HMO/Open Access HMO) and Aetna - Better Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Priority Health

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

Blue Choice

Aetna Workers' Compensation

Blue Shield of California

Aetna Aexcel Plus

Aetna Aexcel

Blue California

Anthem

Aetna Select

Aetna Choice POS

Health Net HMO

Aetna HMO

Aetna US Access

Aetna National Advantage Program

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

CIGNA HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

AARP

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicare

Medicaid

Providence

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

HealthSmart

Anthem Blue Access PPO

Aetna - Aexcel Plus Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund)

Aetna - Aexcel Choice POS II

Aetna - HMO Deductible Plan (CA members only)

Aetna - Texas CHIP

Aetna - Texas Voluntary/Informal (Workers' Comp)

Aetna - Aetna Select

Aetna - Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO (Open Access)

Aetna - HMO (Aetna)

Aetna - Aetna Whole Health- Banner Health Network HMO

Aetna - LM Healthworks

Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access Value 1500

Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Choice POS

Aetna - Illinois Community Network

Aetna - Traditional Choice Indemnity

Aetna - Aetna Health Network Only

Aetna - Aexcel Plus Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund)

Aetna - Aexcel Plus Choice POS II

Aetna - Aetna Whole Health - MW Comm. Health Solutions

Aetna - Healthy New York HMO

Aetna - Aetna Dental PPO/PDN

Aetna - Aexcel Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund)

Aetna - Aetna Value Network HMO

Aetna - Aexcel Aetna Select

Aetna - Student Health Plans

Aetna - Quality Point-of-Service (QPOS)

Aetna - HMO Deductible Plan

Aetna - Aexcel Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund)

Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Only

Aetna - Managed Choice (POS)

Aetna - Savings Plus of Arizona

Aetna - Aexcel PPO (Aetna HealthFund)

Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access HDHP

Aetna - Aetna Golden Choice Plan (PPO)

Aetna - Aetna Medicare Select (HMO)

Aetna - Aetna Choice POS (Aetna HealthFund)

Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access Value 5000

Aetna - Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS

Aetna - Aetna Advantage Dental

Aetna - Aexcel Plus PPO

Aetna - Aexcel Plus Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund)

Aetna - MCOA 7500

Aetna - Savings Plus of Oklahoma

Aetna - Preventative and Hospital Care 3000

Aetna - Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (EPO)

Aetna - Volunteer Plan

Aetna - Savings Plus of Texas

Aetna - New York Recommendation of Care PPO (Workers' Comp)

Aetna - Medicare Rx Premier (PDP)

Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Managed Choice POS

Aetna - Elect Choice (EPO)

Aetna - Aetna Golden Medicare Plan (HMO)

Aetna - Behavioral Healthcare Program

Aetna - Aetna Medicare Special Needs

Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Elect Choice EPO

Aetna - Aexcel Plus Aetna Select

Aetna - Aexcel Managed Choice POS

Aetna - Savings Plus of Lake County, OH

Aetna - Aexcel Plus PPO (Aetna HealthFund)

Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Option

Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access POS II

Aetna - Employee Assistance Program

Aetna - Aexcel Elect Choice EPO (Open Access)

Aetna - Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Choice PPO

Aetna - Aetna Open Access Managed Choice (POS)

Aetna - Savings Plus of Chicago, IL

Aetna - Aetna HealthFund HMO

Aetna - HCA Smart Care Plus (PPO)

Aetna - HCA Smart Care Base (PPO)

Aetna - Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS (Open Access)

Aetna - HCA Smart Care Value (PPO)

Aetna - New York Certified PPO (Workers' Comp)

Aetna - Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO

Aetna - Aetna Medicare Open (Private Fee-for-Service)

Aetna - HCA Well Care (Level 3)

Aetna - Medicare Plan (HMO / Open Access HMO)

Aetna - NYC Community Plan

Aetna - HMO (Open Access)

Aetna - Aexcel Managed Choice POS (Open Access)

Aetna - Aetna Workers' Comp Access

Aetna - Better Health Kids Pennsylvania

Aetna - Medicare Plan (PPO)

Aetna - Aetna Health Network Option

Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II

Aetna - Open Choice (PPO)

Aetna - HCA Smart Care Select

Aetna - Vitalidad Mexico con Aetna

Aetna - Affordable Health Choices

Aetna - Vitalidad Plus California con Aetna

Aetna - Aexcel PPO

Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna - Aexcel Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund)

Aetna - Aetna Vision

Aetna - North Shore LIJ Employee Health Plan (CIIPA)

Aetna - Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna - Illinois Managed Choice Network

Aetna - Signature Administrators

Aetna - Aexcel Elect Choice EPO

Aetna - HCA Well Care (Levels 1 & 2)

Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund)

Aetna - PCP Referral Plan (TX only)

Aetna - Savings Plus of Florida (Brevard and Tampa)

Aetna - Aetna Medicare Plan (HMO/Open Access HMO)

Aetna - Better Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ashley Erin Balaker, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Acclarent, Inc	$12,778 Otology $7,800	ACCLARENT SE Inflation Device $230	ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device $137	ACCLARENT NAVWIRE Sinus Navigation Guidewire $92	RELIEVA SCOUT Sinus Dilation System $62	Other $4,457
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$10,500 $10,500
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$743 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $743
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$428 Propel $294	SINUVA $135
Optinose US, Inc.	$378 Xhance $378
Other	$1,332 DUPIXENT $269	NUCALA $141	Sophono $82	ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $71	ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM $60	Other $709

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$22,650
Food and Beverage	$2,999
Travel and Lodging	$511

Biography

Dr. Ashley Balaker is a physician who specializes in otology and neurotology. Dr. Balaker's clinical interests include neck abscess, otosclerosis, and throat abscess. She is affiliated with Greater Newport Physicians, Saddleback Medical Center, and Providence Medical Foundation. Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Balaker takes. According to Providence Medical Foundation, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Irvine, CA. Dr. Balaker attended the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for residency. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish.