Christie Ballantyne, MD
NPI 1467471557 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christie Ballantyne, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1467471557).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467471557
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G3128 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
109 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 79 | $131 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 30 | $17 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $17–$131 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ezetimibe | 172 | 52 |
| Evolocumabbrand: Repatha Sureclick | 146 | 20 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 124 | 41 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 60 | 18 |
| Alirocumabbrand: Praluent Pen | 29 | — |
| Icosapent Ethylbrand: Vascepa | 21 | — |
| Icosapent Ethyl | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$94,863 across 64 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-19
- Last updated
- 2024-01-24
- Certified
- 2024-01-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christie Ballantyne's NPI number?
- Christie Ballantyne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467471557, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christie Ballantyne's specialty?
- Christie Ballantyne is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christie Ballantyne located?
- Christie Ballantyne's practice location on file with NPPES is 6565 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030.
- What is Christie Ballantyne's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christie Ballantyne is (713) 798-5034.
- Does Christie Ballantyne accept Medicare?
- Christie Ballantyne is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christie Ballantyne's NPI active?
- Yes — Christie Ballantyne's NPI (1467471557) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.