Quick answers
- Does Tony G. Ballensky accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tony G. Ballensky accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Tony G. Ballensky see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 268 Original Medicare patients and 4,918 services for Tony G. Ballensky. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tony G. Ballensky's NPI number?
- 1124532155. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Tony G. Ballensky, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 268 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,918 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)343 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)294 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)147 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)110 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)34 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol56%
- Arthritis41%
- Depression37%
- Diabetes34%
- COPD27%
Hospitals where Tony G. Ballensky works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tony G. Ballensky at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- St James HospitalButte, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270017
Practice locations
Addresses where Tony G. Ballensky is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3636 Harrison AveButte, MT 59701 (406) 496‑3600
- 400 S Clark StButte, MT 59701 (406) 495‑7260
- 435 S Crystal StButte, MT 59701
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tony G. Ballensky as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- SCL Health Medical Group-Butte LLC100 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Butte
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Butte, MT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in SCL Health Medical Group-Butte LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1124532155 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians