Quick answers
- Does Kirsten Balin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kirsten Balin 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 Kirsten Balin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 264 Original Medicare patients and 315 services for Kirsten Balin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kirsten Balin's NPI number?
- 1538812979. 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 Kirsten Balin, 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 | 264 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 315 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)104 services
- Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making (99282)87 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)74 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)16 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 pressure63%
- High cholesterol50%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes33%
- Depression30%
- Anxiety30%
Hospitals where Kirsten Balin works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kirsten Balin 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.
- Sky Lakes Medical CenterKlamath Falls, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380050
Practice locations
Addresses where Kirsten Balin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2821 Daggett Ave, Suite 200Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (541) 274‑8400
- 3150 S 6th StKlamath Falls, OR 97603 (541) 851‑9008
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kirsten Balin as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sky Lakes Medical Center Inc215 clinicians in the group
- Advanced Aesthetics and Wellness2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Klamath Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Klamath Falls, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sky Lakes Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538812979 |
| 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