Dr. Michael T Balch , MD
Internal Medicine • Lubbock, TX
Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status
According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Michael Balch has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Michael Balch, MD was a registered Internal Medicine practicing in Lubbock, TX. Throughout an active medical career spanning 20 years, Dr. Balch provided care at the practice location at 2412 50TH ST until profile deactivation on 2026-06-18.
Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
2412 50th St
Lubbock, TX 794122504
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Lubbock, TX
Practicing in Lubbock, TX (9538 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99284
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
|
30 | 27 | $1151.27 | $115.91 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
Physician Assistant - Surgical
Physician Assistant
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
Record deactivated on June 18, 2026
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 2412 50TH ST, LUBBOCK, TX 794122504 (Tel: 8067447223)
Registered at 4515 MARSHA SHARP FWY, LUBBOCK, TX 794072520 (Tel: 8067447223)
Recorded as MICHAEL BALCH, M.D.
Internal Medicine (License #E6031 in TX)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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NPI Administrative Meta
Mailing Address
4515 Marsha Sharp Fwy
Lubbock, TX 794072520
Phone: 8067447223
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