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- 802 N Riverside Rd Ste 150, Saint Joseph, MO 64507
About Michael Balak
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — family, Michael R. Balak practices in Saint Joseph, MO. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 497 Medicare patients across 3,598 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views. NPI 1982237046 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (816) 271-4025
- Email not available
Practice Locations
802 N RIVERSIDE RD STE 150
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Family 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
Most searched conditions
Allergies
Allergy & skin
Blood disorders
Bone & joint
Dermatology
Digestive
Digestive health
Eye conditions
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
Infections
Men's health
Mental health
Metabolic & weight
Nerve & joint
Nerve & spine
Neurological
Pain
Pain & spine
Pediatric infections
Respiratory
Skin
Sleep
Urinary health
Women's health
Procedures & services
Chronic condition care
Dermatology
Diagnostic screening
Evaluation & Testing
Hormones & endocrine
Injury care
Lab tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Mental health
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
Minor surgery
Physical exams
Prescriptions
Preventative care
Preventative exams
Sexual health
Skin procedures
Sleep
Urgent care
Weight management
Women's health
- IUD insertion and removal
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Pap smear
- Well-woman exam
Most searched procedures
Allergies
Diagnostic tests
Ear, nose & throat
Heart health
Injections
Lifestyle counseling
Neurological care
Occupational health
Pain management
Respiratory care
Screenings
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,598 services · 497 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
40 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
82 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
23 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
22 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
16 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
3,000 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
211 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
71 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
32 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
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 nurse practitioners at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Saint Joseph 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2019 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Michael R. Balak's specialty?
Michael R. Balak is a nurse practitioner in Saint Joseph, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Michael R. Balak?
Michael R. Balak is listed at 802 N Riverside Rd Ste 150, Saint Joseph, MO 64507. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Michael R. Balak?
The number on file is (816) 271-4025. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Michael R. Balak's NPI number?
Michael R. Balak's National Provider Identifier is 1982237046. 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
What is Michael R. Balak's education?
Michael R. Balak attended Other, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Michael R. Balak been practicing?
Michael R. Balak has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Michael R. Balak known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael R. Balak performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Michael R. Balak confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael R. Balak. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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