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Family Practice

William R. Balsom, MD

Works at hospitals in Springfield, OR · Oregon

Summary

Dr. William R. Balsom, MD is a family doctor at 1650 Chambers St, Eugene, OR 97402. Phone: (541) 686-1711. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, William R. Balsom had 310 Original Medicare patients and 1,742 services. NPI 1427028448. 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: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 1650 Chambers St, Eugene, OR 97402 · Directions
  • Phone: (541) 686‑1711
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend
  • Group practice: Oregon Healthcare Resources LLC
  • Medical school: University Of Washington School Of Medicine · graduated 1990 (36 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William R. Balsom, 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 William R. Balsom accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William R. Balsom 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 William R. Balsom see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 310 Original Medicare patients and 1,742 services for William R. Balsom. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is William R. Balsom's NPI number?
1427028448. 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 William R. Balsom, 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 patients310
Services billed to Medicare1,742
Different services or procedures54
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)308 services
  2. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)243 services
  3. Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)167 services
  4. Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)131 services
  5. Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)117 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 cholesterol64%
  • High blood pressure54%
  • Arthritis38%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Anxiety19%
  • Depression17%

Hospitals where William R. Balsom works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William R. Balsom 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 William R. Balsom is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists William R. Balsom as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Oregon Healthcare Resources LLC159 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Eugene

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Eugene, OR — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Oregon Healthcare Resources LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Washington School Of Medicine
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1427028448
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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