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Diagnostic Radiology

Emmet H. Balch Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Lancaster, TX · Humble, TX · Arlington, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Emmet H. Balch Iii, MD is a radiologist at 1110 N Sarah Dewitt Dr, Gonzales Health System, Gonzales, TX 78629. Phone: (830) 672-7581. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Emmet H. Balch Iii had 377 Original Medicare patients and 469 services. NPI 1568464147. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Emmet H. Balch Iii, 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 Emmet H. Balch Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Emmet H. Balch Iii 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 Emmet H. Balch Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 377 Original Medicare patients and 469 services for Emmet H. Balch Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Emmet H. Balch Iii's NPI number?
1568464147. 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 Emmet H. Balch Iii, 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 patients377
Services billed to Medicare469
Different services or procedures42
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)111 services
  2. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)97 services
  3. X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)27 services
  4. Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)27 services
  5. X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)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 pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis58%
  • Ischemic heart disease56%
  • Diabetes48%
  • Heart failure42%

Hospitals where Emmet H. Balch Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Emmet H. Balch Iii 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 Emmet H. Balch Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Emmet H. Balch Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Singleton Associates PA838 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Gonzales

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

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Other clinicians in Singleton Associates PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
Graduation year1981 (45 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568464147
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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