Nicole Balchune, DO
NPI 1659505931 · Internal Medicine Physician · Hazleton, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicole Balchune, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Hazleton, PA (NPI 1659505931).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659505931
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OS014813 (PA)
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
17 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
1,107 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 482 | $120 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 170 | $122 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 96 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 80 | $9 |
| 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 | 75 | $15 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 112 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 193 | 56 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 181 | 52 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 176 | 58 |
| Lisinopril | 169 | 52 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 164 | 52 |
| Alprazolam | 137 | 42 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-05-14
- Last updated
- 2023-06-13
- Certified
- 2023-06-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicole Balchune's NPI number?
- Nicole Balchune's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659505931, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicole Balchune's specialty?
- Nicole Balchune is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicole Balchune located?
- Nicole Balchune's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Alliance Dr, Hazleton, PA 18202-3234.
- What is Nicole Balchune's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicole Balchune is (570) 459-2226.
- Does Nicole Balchune accept Medicare?
- Nicole Balchune is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicole Balchune's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicole Balchune's NPI (1659505931) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.