Quick answers
- Does Russell P. Balmer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell P. 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 Russell P. Balmer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 26 Original Medicare patients and 108 services for Russell P. Balmer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell P. Balmer's NPI number?
- 1861699100. 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 Russell P. 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 | 26 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 108 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 47 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)83 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)13 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)12 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).
- Anxiety75%
- Depression65%
- High cholesterol58%
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell P. Balmer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1100 1st Colonial RdVirginia Beach, VA 23454 (757) 496‑4500
- 816 Greenbrier Cir, Suite 100Chesapeake, VA 23320 (757) 301‑8747
- 9202 Ctr Oak CtMechanicsville, VA 23116 (804) 207‑6737
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell P. Balmer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Commonwealth Counseling Associates Inc214 clinicians in the group
- First Hospital Corporation of Virginia Beach7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Virginia Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Virginia Beach, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Commonwealth Counseling Associates 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) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861699100 |
| 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
- 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