Luc Balis, MD
NPI 1578599239 · Family Medicine Physician · Fort Smith, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luc Balis, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Fort Smith, AR (NPI 1578599239).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578599239
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-0643 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
2,040 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 | 648 | $116 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 592 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 235 | $82 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 211 | $117 |
| 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 | 135 | $15 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus Vaccine |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 176 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 491 | 124 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 466 | 132 |
| Gabapentin | 446 | 98 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 427 | 98 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 386 | 112 |
| Lorazepam | 364 | 75 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,738 across 109 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
- 2006-06-24
- Last updated
- 2019-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luc Balis's NPI number?
- Luc Balis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578599239, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luc Balis's specialty?
- Luc Balis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luc Balis located?
- Luc Balis's practice location on file with NPPES is 3700 Cliff Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72903-5954.
- What is Luc Balis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luc Balis is (479) 259-9286.
- Does Luc Balis accept Medicare?
- Luc Balis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luc Balis's NPI active?
- Yes — Luc Balis's NPI (1578599239) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.