Quick answers
- Does Cristian A. Balcescu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cristian A. Balcescu 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 Cristian A. Balcescu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 159 Original Medicare patients and 537 services for Cristian A. Balcescu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cristian A. Balcescu's NPI number?
- 1306231832. 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 Cristian A. Balcescu, 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 | 159 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 537 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)137 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)69 services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)68 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)53 services
- X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views (72040)31 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol56%
- Depression25%
- Anxiety25%
- Diabetes24%
Hospitals where Cristian A. Balcescu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cristian A. Balcescu 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.
- Campbell County HealthGillette, WY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 530002
- Memorial Hospital of Converse CountyDouglas, WY · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 531302
- Sagewest Health CareRiverton, WY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 530008
- Sheridan Memorial HospitalSheridan, WY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 530006
- Summit Medical CenterCasper, WY · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 530034
Practice locations
Addresses where Cristian A. Balcescu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1541 Diamond DrCasper, WY 82601 (307) 358‑2122
- 6350 E 2nd StCasper, WY 82609 (307) 232‑6600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cristian A. Balcescu as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Summit Memorial Medical Group LLC39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Casper
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Casper, WY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Summit Memorial Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1306231832 |
| 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