Active NPI 1609858703 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher R Balint , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery • South Bend, IN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Balint, DO is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in South Bend, IN. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville in 1996, Dr. Balint delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 53880 CARMICHAEL DR.

Dr. Balint is affiliated with Central Indiana Orthopedics Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

53880 Carmichael Dr

South Bend, IN 466351567

Telephone 5742479441

Fax 5742479442

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northern Brace Company Inc Facility NPI 1790743821

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in South Bend, IN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +11.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.5 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

32 Specialists

Practicing in South Bend, IN (530 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

87.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Balint (30 Years) 30 Yrs

South Bend Specialty Average (18.5 Years) 18.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	880	110	$18.00	$0.95
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	182	110	$313.58	$63.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	102	86	$202.00	$118.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	89	74	$144.00	$82.87
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	87	68	$180.99	$34.71
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	40	37	$2026.78	$141.60
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	35	21	$158.00	$37.49
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	34	34	$218.82	$50.17
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	28	28	$10505.00	$1120.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$321.00	$155.33
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	20	19	$1949.60	$145.20
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	20	20	$11003.00	$1255.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$228.00	$103.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	845	112	$14.04	$1.05
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	186	117	$388.35	$65.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	87	71	$192.21	$118.32
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	72	54	$203.36	$36.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	65	52	$157.78	$84.95
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	40	27	$193.20	$37.80
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	40	40	$237.00	$52.90
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$309.58	$153.63
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	27	26	$8887.59	$1144.75
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	21	20	$1691.52	$130.17
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	14	14	$8500.86	$1332.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$217.36	$104.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	870	118	$14.00	$1.11
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	186	123	$398.66	$66.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	90	69	$148.33	$82.92
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	73	56	$205.56	$35.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	70	64	$190.00	$112.29
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	48	45	$1625.17	$138.97
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	46	46	$231.30	$49.93
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	41	32	$195.32	$35.84
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	37	35	$8800.00	$1154.13
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$308.00	$157.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$215.00	$105.21
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	15	15	$1253.60	$149.12
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	14	14	$4200.00	$159.76
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	13	13	$7500.00	$1337.34
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	13	13	$5500.00	$993.33
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	12	12	$5200.00	$414.89
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	11	11	$283.00	$171.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,191	153	$14.00	$1.25
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	246	158	$405.82	$65.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	91	73	$130.00	$84.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	90	79	$190.00	$116.50
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	82	65	$214.24	$36.76
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	58	55	$242.41	$53.55
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	44	28	$202.00	$37.38
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	30	28	$1616.53	$139.69
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	29	29	$8891.03	$1175.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$308.00	$154.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$215.00	$105.68
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$99.00	$48.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	823	146	$36.50	$1.46
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	218	148	$388.73	$63.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	126	103	$130.00	$70.52
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	87	70	$192.77	$32.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$215.00	$101.65
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	40	27	$203.63	$35.52
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	31	31	$245.16	$52.34
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	28	28	$1619.00	$151.81
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	27	26	$8897.78	$1184.15
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	16	$99.00	$42.57
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	16	16	$5500.00	$1008.22
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	15	15	$1159.00	$142.32
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	15	15	$4200.00	$164.85
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	14	14	$3410.00	$193.27
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	14	14	$5200.00	$423.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	364	171	$54.00	$1.56
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	308	175	$384.57	$59.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	162	120	$130.00	$67.83
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	117	81	$192.38	$29.33
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	74	41	$196.35	$33.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	72	$215.00	$101.11
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	59	56	$218.98	$43.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	50	41	$99.00	$41.29
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	29	29	$8800.00	$1214.17
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	22	22	$6068.18	$1041.57
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	21	21	$1226.57	$160.55
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	19	19	$1582.00	$150.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$190.00	$102.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	339	154	$54.32	$1.77
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	270	154	$404.22	$61.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	135	106	$130.00	$67.61
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	99	72	$195.94	$28.85
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	56	42	$99.00	$40.30
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	52	27	$199.37	$32.57
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	43	43	$247.44	$47.86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$215.00	$100.83
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	26	26	$1621.85	$157.98
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	20	19	$8800.00	$1255.55
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	17	17	$5500.00	$909.28
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	17	11	$230.41	$36.76
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	16	16	$4200.00	$153.02
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	16	16	$1247.69	$154.40
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	16	16	$3410.00	$174.00
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	15	15	$5200.00	$411.65
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	14	14	$7125.00	$1269.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	360	153	$18.00	$10.74
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	293	157	$404.10	$60.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	204	149	$128.94	$67.36
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	124	87	$192.35	$27.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	67	$214.91	$97.94
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	60	32	$222.53	$32.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	47	41	$93.00	$39.87
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	45	44	$349.33	$47.39
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	36	36	$1633.00	$150.76
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	31	31	$1447.81	$151.21
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	29	29	$1685.00	$135.44
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	21	21	$4818.00	$897.90
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	20	20	$4139.00	$157.11
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	19	18	$8896.26	$1268.63
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	19	19	$2484.00	$176.14
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	16	16	$5191.00	$389.77
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	13	13	$197.38	$29.98
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	11	11	$6526.27	$1226.91

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-09-03

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IN 02002546A

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

200394410 (IN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Central Indiana Orthopedics Llc

3600 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN 473045407

Phone: 7652847738

Central Indiana Orthopedics Llc

303 S Nappanee St, Elkhart, IN 465142066

Phone: 5742479441

Central Indiana Orthopedics Llc

53880 Carmichael Dr, South Bend, IN 466351567

Phone: 3174551064

Central Indiana Orthopedics Llc

60160 Bodnar Blvd, Mishawaka, IN 465449338

Phone: 5742479441

Secondary Practice Locations

5218 Beck Dr Ste 10

Elkhart, IN 465169132

Phone: 5742479441

60160 Bodnar Blvd

Mishawaka, IN 465449338

Phone: 5742479441

303 S Nappanee St Ste F

Elkhart, IN 465142066

Phone: 5742479441

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners

Dr. David Speach , MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1003850660

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Melanie Daggy , PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

NPI 1023628005

Physical Therapist Assistant

Jessica Preissing , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1053469577

Physical Therapist

Cami Kistenfeger , MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1053620930

MPAS, Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. John Mihay , PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1063748630

Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Carolyn Barbus , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1073733051

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 06, 2023

Registered at 3600 W BETHEL AVE, MUNCIE, IN 473045407

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NPI Profile Active July 30, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 30, 2013

Registered at 53880 CARMICHAEL DR, SOUTH BEND, IN 466351567 (Tel: 5742479441)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 30, 2013

Registered at 53880 CARMICHAEL DR, SOUTH BEND, IN 466351567 (Tel: 5742479441)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 30, 2013

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BALINT, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 30, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #02002546A in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 16, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1609858703

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 16, 2005

Last Update: September 03, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3600 W Bethel Ave

Muncie, IN 473045407

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