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Gastroenterology

Laura G. Balmain, MD

Works at hospitals in Texarkana, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Laura G. Balmain, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1920 Moores Ln, Suite A, Texarkana, TX 75503. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Laura G. Balmain had 745 Original Medicare patients and 10,725 services. NPI 1386642692. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 1920 Moores Ln, Suite A, Texarkana, TX 75503 · Directions
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: CHRISTUS St Michael Health System
  • Group practice: Texarkana Gastroenterology Consultants, PA
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas · graduated 1991 (35 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Laura G. Balmain, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Laura G. Balmain accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura G. Balmain 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 Laura G. Balmain see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 745 Original Medicare patients and 10,725 services for Laura G. Balmain. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Laura G. Balmain's NPI number?
1386642692. 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 Laura G. Balmain, 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 patients745
Services billed to Medicare10,725
Different services or procedures53
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)3,570 services
  2. Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)2,012 services
  3. Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)391 services
  4. Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (99454)269 services
  5. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)192 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%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Ischemic heart disease32%
  • Anxiety30%

Hospitals where Laura G. Balmain works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura G. Balmain 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Laura G. Balmain is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Laura G. Balmain as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Texarkana Gastroenterology Consultants, PA17 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Texarkana

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texarkana, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Texarkana Gastroenterology Consultants, PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386642692
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians