Quick answers
- Does Laquita Balmer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laquita Balmer 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 Laquita Balmer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 46 Original Medicare patients and 102 services for Laquita Balmer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laquita Balmer's NPI number?
- 1609658665. 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 Laquita Balmer, 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 | 46 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 102 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (82962)55 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)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%
- Diabetes57%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
- Arthritis39%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Hospitals where Laquita Balmer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laquita Balmer 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.
- ECU Health North HospitalRoanoke Rapids, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340151
- UNC Health NashRocky Mount, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340147
Practice locations
Addresses where Laquita Balmer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9425 Nc Hwy 305Jackson, NC 27845 (252) 534‑1661
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laquita Balmer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rural Health Group Inc63 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rural Health Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609658665 |
| 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