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- 1845 Precinct Line Rd Ste 209, Hurst, TX 76054
About Dr. Balch
Emmet H. Balch, MD practices diagnostic radiology in Hurst, TX. Emmet is a 1981 graduate of University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Medicare claims data shows Emmet provided 362 services to 335 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, x-ray of chest, 2 views, and x-ray of chest, 2 views. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568464147.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (817) 336-4638
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1845 PRECINCT LINE RD STE 209
Hurst, TX 76054
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
- Breast MRI
- Breast Ultrasound
- Mammogram
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
362 services · 335 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
111 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
49 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
48 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76775 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 radiologists in Hurst 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Balch specialize in?
Dr. Balch is a radiologist in Hurst, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Balch located?
Dr. Balch is listed at 1845 Precinct Line Rd Ste 209, Hurst, TX 76054. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Balch's phone number?
The number on file is (817) 336-4638. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Balch?
Dr. Balch's National Provider Identifier is 1568464147. 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. Balch go to medical school?
Dr. Balch attended University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Balch have?
Dr. Balch has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Balch do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Balch performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and x-ray of chest, 2 views. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Balch's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Balch. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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