Paul Balen, MD
NPI 1578602272 · Body Imaging Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Balen, MD is a Body Imaging Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1578602272).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578602272
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Body Imaging PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A60521 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
12 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 12 | $40 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $40–$40 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-06
- Last updated
- 2021-11-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Balen's NPI number?
- Paul Balen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578602272, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Balen's specialty?
- Paul Balen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Body Imaging Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Balen located?
- Paul Balen's practice location on file with NPPES is 4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120-2507.
- What is Paul Balen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Balen is (619) 528-5000.
- Does Paul Balen accept Medicare?
- Paul Balen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Balen's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Balen's NPI (1578602272) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.