Quick answers
- Does Zubin N. Balsara accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zubin N. Balsara 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 Zubin N. Balsara see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,794 Original Medicare patients and 3,465 services for Zubin N. Balsara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zubin N. Balsara's NPI number?
- 1184690430. 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 Zubin N. Balsara, 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 | 1,794 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,465 |
| Different services or procedures | 262 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)516 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)398 services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)132 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)125 services
- Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement (77012)89 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
- Diabetes42%
Hospitals where Zubin N. Balsara works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zubin N. Balsara 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.
- Mercy Hospital BoonevilleBooneville, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041318
- Mercy Hospital Fort SmithFort Smith, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040062
- Mercy Hospital OzarkOzark, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041303
- Mercy Hospital ParisParis, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041300
- Mercy Hospital WaldronWaldron, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041305
Practice locations
Addresses where Zubin N. Balsara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5707 Jenny Lind RdFort Smith, AR 72908
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zubin N. Balsara as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Radiologists PA20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Fort Smith
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Smith, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Radiologists PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184690430 |
| 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