Quick answers
- Does Robert W. Balentine Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Robert W. Balentine Jr. may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Robert W. Balentine Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 791 Original Medicare patients and 2,117 services for Robert W. Balentine Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Robert W. Balentine Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1609927706. 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 Robert W. Balentine Jr., 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 | 791 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,117 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)563 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)404 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)281 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)264 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)140 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%
- Arthritis66%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Anxiety50%
- Depression47%
Hospitals where Robert W. Balentine Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert W. Balentine Jr. 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.
- Baptist Health Medical Center-ArkadelphiaArkadelphia, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041321
- Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew CountyMonticello, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040051
- CHI St Vincent MorriltonMorrilton, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041324
- CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot SpringsHot Springs, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040026
- Ouachita County Medical CenterCamden, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040050
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert W. Balentine Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1100 E Poplar St, Johnson Regional Medical CenterClarksville, AR 72830 (479) 754‑5454
- 147 Summit Valley CirMaumelle, AR 72113
- 1636 Higdon Ferry RdHot Springs, AR 71913 (501) 258‑4433
- 1800 By Pass RdHeber Springs, AR 72543 (501) 202‑2300
- 2215 Wildwood AveSherwood, AR 72120 (501) 552‑7100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Robert W. Balentine Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Shiloh Emergency Group PLLC65 clinicians in the group
- Baptist Medcare Inc54 clinicians in the group
- East Arkansas Emergency Physicians PLLC26 clinicians in the group
- Ouachita County Medical Center24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Clarksville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clarksville, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Shiloh Emergency Group PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609927706 |
| 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