Quick answers
- Does Susan V. Balmer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Susan V. Balmer 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 Susan V. Balmer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 268 Original Medicare patients and 3,453 services for Susan V. Balmer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Susan V. Balmer's NPI number?
- 1164640058. 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 Susan V. Balmer, 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 | 3,453 |
| Different services or procedures | 69 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)604 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)455 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)428 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)237 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)229 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis49%
- Anxiety26%
- Osteoporosis24%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Hospitals where Susan V. Balmer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Susan V. Balmer 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.
- Bell HospitalIshpeming, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231321
- Uphs Marquette DLP HospitalMarquette, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230054
Practice locations
Addresses where Susan V. Balmer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1414 W Fair AveMarquette, MI 49855 (906) 225‑4500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Susan V. Balmer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dickinson County Healthcare System101 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Pediatric Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Marquette
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Marquette, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dickinson County Healthcare System
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164640058 |
| 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