Joanne Balkaran, JOANNE BALKARAN
NPI 1659521292 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Tavares, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joanne Balkaran, JOANNE BALKARAN is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Tavares, FL (NPI 1659521292).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659521292
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- JOANNE BALKARAN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PO3337 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
1,861 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 424 | $93 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 402 | $45 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 301 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 146 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 133 | $132 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 93 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 44 | 28 |
| Gabapentin | 40 | 15 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 35 | 28 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 32 | 16 |
| Cephalexin | 30 | 25 |
| Ketoconazole | 25 | 17 |
| Meloxicam | 25 | 13 |
| Ibuprofen | 20 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,255 across 34 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
- 2008-09-19
- Last updated
- 2021-07-06
- Certified
- 2021-07-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joanne Balkaran's NPI number?
- Joanne Balkaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659521292, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joanne Balkaran's specialty?
- Joanne Balkaran is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Joanne Balkaran located?
- Joanne Balkaran's practice location on file with NPPES is 1865 Nightingale Ln Ste a, Tavares, FL 32778-4360.
- What is Joanne Balkaran's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joanne Balkaran is (352) 385-7718.
- Does Joanne Balkaran accept Medicare?
- Joanne Balkaran is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joanne Balkaran's NPI active?
- Yes — Joanne Balkaran's NPI (1659521292) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.