Quick answers
- Does Patricia Balthazar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Patricia Balthazar 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 Patricia Balthazar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 910 Original Medicare patients and 1,121 services for Patricia Balthazar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Patricia Balthazar's NPI number?
- 1598147001. 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 Patricia Balthazar, 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 | 910 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,121 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)292 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)171 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)95 services
- Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (76770)64 services
- Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast (74183)49 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 cholesterol72%
- Arthritis46%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
Hospitals where Patricia Balthazar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Patricia Balthazar 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.
- Emory Johns Creek HospitalJohns Creek, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110230
- Emory University HospitalAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110010
- Emory University Hospital MidtownAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110078
- Grady Memorial HospitalAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110079
- Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, IncAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110082
Practice locations
Addresses where Patricia Balthazar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1365 Clifton Rd NEAtlanta, GA 30322 (404) 778‑7525
- 80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SEAtlanta, GA 30303 (404) 616‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Patricia Balthazar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Emory Clinic Inc3,568 clinicians in the group
- Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc1,015 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Atlanta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlanta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Emory Clinic Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598147001 |
| 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