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Deactivated NPI 1508811217 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael T Balch , MD

Internal Medicine • Lubbock, TX

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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.

Registration / Start Date May 23, 2006
NPI Deactivation Date June 18, 2026
Total Practice Duration ~20 Years of Practice (2006 – 2026)

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

Practice Address

2412 50th St

Lubbock, TX 794122504

Telephone 8067447223
Fax 8067403325
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Lubbock, TX

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 22.1 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
122 Specialists

Practicing in Lubbock, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
89.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)
Reporting Year:
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

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX E6031

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Kayleigh Minielly , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003370909

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Brooklyn Fleming , MSN, NP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1003533910

Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner

Liesl Olson , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1003846866

Physical Therapist

Sixtus Atabong , PA

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1013987155

Physician Assistant

Dr. Benjamin Fluhman , DPM

Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery

NPI 1023325024

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Dr. Howard Hurd , MD

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1033112560

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated June 18, 2026

Record deactivated on June 18, 2026

NPI Profile Active November 03, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 03, 2010

Registered at 2412 50TH ST, LUBBOCK, TX 794122504 (Tel: 8067447223)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 03, 2010

Registered at 4515 MARSHA SHARP FWY, LUBBOCK, TX 794072520 (Tel: 8067447223)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 03, 2010

Recorded as MICHAEL BALCH, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 03, 2010

Internal Medicine (License #E6031 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 23, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1508811217
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 23, 2006
Last Update: November 03, 2010
Deactivation Date: June 18, 2026

Mailing Address

4515 Marsha Sharp Fwy

Lubbock, TX 794072520

Phone: 8067447223

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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