Brandy Bales, RT(R)(M)(ARRT), RPA/RA(CBRPA)

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Provider
PointerLanguage(s): English
2727 W. Holcombe Blvd.,
Houston,
TX
77025
Joined Kelsey-Seybold: February 2021
My Video Profile
My Biography
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Professional Background
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Professional Associations
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Hobbies and Interests
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Awards & Publications
Brandy Bales is a certified radiology practitioner assistant (RPA) licensed by the Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA) with licenses in radiography and mammography, both issued by the American Registry of Registered Technologists. She earned her certification for Radiology Practitioner Assistant/Radiologist Assistant at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, in 2006.
Prior to joining Kelsey-Seybold, Brandy cared for patients as a pediatric radiology practitioner assistant and radiology clinical educator at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. She joined Kelsey-Seybold in February 2021.
Brandy enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, woodworking, and traveling.
Fun Facts
The most interesting place Brandy has visited is Ireland, which was one of the best trips she has experienced. “Driving on the opposite side of the road was both scary and exhilarating!”
Not everyone knows this about Brandy, but she is pretty good at woodworking.
Brandy’s guilty pleasure is chocolate. “Isn’t that everyone’s?”
Publications, Presentations, and Abstracts
- Pediatric Radiology, University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Diagnostic Imaging Program 2007–2009
- Society of Pediatric Radiology 56th Annual Meeting, 2013 “Intussusception reduction: Does a retention balloon make a difference?”
- Society of Pediatric Radiology 62nd Annual Meeting, 2019 “Using Radiology Extenders to Add Value.”
- Fellows Conference, Texas Children’s Pediatric Radiology, annually since 2011
- Pediatric Radiology Journal, SPR Annual Meeting and Postgraduate Course: “Intussusception reduction: Does a retention balloon make a difference?” 2013
- Pediatric Radiology Journal, “Comparative safety and efficacy of balloon use in air enema reduction for pediatric intussusception.” Authors: Farahnaz Golriz; Christopher I. Cassady; Brandy Bales; Christi Herrejon; M. John Hicks; Wei Zhang; Robert C. Orth; R. Paul Guillerman
- SPR Abstract 2019, “Cost Comparison of Upper GI Versus Ultrasound for Pediatric Patients with Suspected Midgut Volvulus” Authors: Shireen Hayatghaibi; Melissa Cano; Brandy Bales; Varsha Varghese; Marla Sammer; Andy Sher; HaiThuy Nguyen
- SPR Abstract 2019, “Diagnostic accuracy of Abdominal Ultrasound for Midgut volvulus,” Authors: Nguyen, HaiThuy N.; Guillerman, R P.; Orth, Robert C.; Seghers, Victor J.; Bales, Brandy N.; Sammer, Marla
Locations
Spring Medical and Diagnostic Center
15655 Cypress Woods Medical Drive,
Houston,
TX
77014
Accepted Insurance
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Humana Plans
Humana
- KelseyCare Humana (learn more)
- Humana Choice POS
- Humana COT National POS Open Access
- Humana EPO PPO Open Access
- Humana National EPO
- Humana HMO Premier (Open Access)
- Humana PPO
- Humana Preferred PPO
- Humana Preferred POS (Open Access)
- Humana/ ChoiceCare Network PPO
- Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
- Humana National POS- Open Access
- Humana National POS-Open Access Plus
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield
The specific BCBSTX PPO and HMO plans in which Kelsey-Seybold participates are:
- Blue Edge PPO
- Blue Essentials HMO Click here to learn more about selecting a Kelsey Primary Care Physician
- Blue Choice PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (Basic and Standard Option)
- Health Select of Texas - ERS
- TRS-ActiveCare Primary Click here to learn more about selecting a Kelsey Primary Care Physician
- TRS-ActiveCare Primary+ Click here to learn more about selecting a Kelsey Primary Care Physician
- TRS-ActiveCare HD
- TRS-ActiveCare 2
- UT SELECT
Kelsey-Seybold will not participate in the following BCBSTX plans: Blue Premier, Blue High-Performance network, Marketplace plans: My Blue Health, and Blue Advantage HMO, or any BCBSTX Medicare products.View FAQ (pdf)
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Cigna Plans
Cigna
- KelseyCare powered by Cigna (learn more)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Choice Fund Open Access Plus (OAP)
- Cigna EPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna KelseyCare
- Cigna HMO Open Access (OA)
- Cigna HMO Open Access Plus (OAP)
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- Cigna Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
- Cigna Surefit
- LocalPlus
- LocalPlus IN
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UnitedHealthcare Plans
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- United Charter Kelsey-Seybold (learn more)
- UnitedHealthcare Charter
- UnitedHealthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Core
- UnitedHealthcare Core Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Navigate
- UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plus
- UnitedHealthcare NexusACO
- UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Select
- UnitedHealthcare Select Plus
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Aetna Plans
Aetna KelseyCare (learn more)
Aetna PPO, POS, and EPO Plans
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is an in-network provider for most Aetna PPO, POS, and EPO plans*, including:
- Aetna Select
- Open Access Select
- Elect Choice
- Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
- Aetna Choice POS II
- Managed Choice
- Open Choice PPO
Aetna CVS Health Marketplace Plans
Effective January 1, 2023
- Bronze S
- Silver 1
- Silver 2
- Silver 3
- Silver 4
- Silver S
- Gold
- Gold S
*All Houston area Aetna CVS Health plans are accepted at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic*
*Kelsey-Seybold does not participate in any commercial Aetna HMO and HNO plans, including Aetna QPOS.
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KelseyCare Health Plans
Local employers can add a KelseyCare plan alongside current plan offerings. Over 400 Houston-area employers offer the choice of a KelseyCare plan to their employees.
KelseyCare plans include:
- Aetna KelseyCare (learn more)
- KelseyCare powered by Cigna (learn more)
- KelseyCare Humana (learn more)
- United Charter Kelsey-Seybold (learn more)
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Other Plans
Allied Benefit Systems/NGBS
Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB)
- APWU Health Plan Nationwide – CDHP with UnitedHealthcare PPO
- APWU Health Plan Nationwide – High Option with Cigna PPO
- GEHA Benefit Plan Nationwide – High & Standard Options with UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
- NALC Nationwide with Cigna OAP
- NALC Value Option Nationwide with Cigna OAP
- SAMBA Nationwide – High & Standard with Cigna OAP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Standard Option
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Basic Option
First Health
Great West Healthcare (also known as Cigna-GWH)
- POS
- PPO
- Open Access
HealthSmart PPO
Medicare
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic accepts the following Medicare Advantage Plans: KelseyCare Advantage, Aetna Medicare Advantage, WellCare TexanPlus, Humana Medicare and select UnitedHealthcare plans. Effective January 1, 2009, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic does not accept new patients with traditional Medicare.
MultiPlan PPO
Private Healthcare Systems PPO (PHCS)
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Medicare Advantage Plans