Quick answers
- Does Elisabeth L. Balken accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elisabeth L. Balken 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 Elisabeth L. Balken see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 25 Original Medicare patients and 15,837 services for Elisabeth L. Balken. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elisabeth L. Balken's NPI number?
- 1992489728. 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 Elisabeth L. Balken, 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 | 25 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 15,837 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 82 |
Most frequent services
- Dual layer impax membrane, per square centimeter (Q4262)15,642 services
- Skin substitute graft to wound 100.0 sq cm or more of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less (15274)86 services
- Skin substitute graft to wound 100.0 sq cm or more of trunk, arms, or legs, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less (15273)56 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 pressure68%
- High cholesterol48%
- Diabetes44%
Practice locations
Addresses where Elisabeth L. Balken is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6944 E Broadway RdMesa, AZ 85208 (925) 216‑0214
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elisabeth L. Balken as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medicus Advanced Wound Solutions, PLLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Mesa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mesa, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medicus Advanced Wound Solutions, PLLC
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) | 1992489728 |
| 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