Quick answers
- Does Natali M. Balog accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Natali M. Balog 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 Natali M. Balog see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 769 Original Medicare patients and 60,157 services for Natali M. Balog. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Natali M. Balog's NPI number?
- 1578552386. 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 Natali M. Balog, 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 | 769 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 60,157 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)15,480 services
- Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg (J3111)14,970 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,470 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,194 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)374 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure71%
- High cholesterol71%
- Osteoporosis51%
- Diabetes26%
- Depression24%
Hospitals where Natali M. Balog works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Natali M. Balog 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.
- Community Hospital of Bremen IncBremen, IN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 151300
- Elkhart General HospitalElkhart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150018
- Lakeland Hospital, St JosephSt Joseph, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230021
- Memorial Hospital of South BendSouth Bend, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150058
- Saint Joseph Regional Medical CenterMishawaka, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150012
Practice locations
Addresses where Natali M. Balog is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3220 Beacon PkwyGranger, IN 46530 (574) 999‑8788
- 6901 N Main St, 102 Beacon Medical Group Main StreetGranger, IN 46530 (574) 647‑4500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Natali M. Balog as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Beacon Medical Group Inc589 clinicians in the group
- Memorial Hospital of South Bend4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Indiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Beacon Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578552386 |
| 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