What is Heather Balch's NPI number?

Heather Balch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972892404, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.

What is Heather Balch's specialty?

Heather Balch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).

Where is Heather Balch located?

Heather Balch's practice location on file with NPPES is Univ of Utah Hosp Gen Med Division, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0001.

What is Heather Balch's phone number?

The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Balch is (801) 581-7818.

Does Heather Balch accept Medicare?

Heather Balch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.

Is Heather Balch's NPI active?

Yes — Heather Balch's NPI (1972892404) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-19.

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Heather Balch, M.D.

NPI 1972892404 · Hospitalist Physician · Salt Lake City, UT

Heather Balch, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Salt Lake City, UT (NPI 1972892404).

Provider details

NPI number: 1972892404
Entity type: Individual
Primary specialty: Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Credential: M.D.
Sex: Female
Sole proprietor: Yes

Practice location

Univ of Utah Hosp Gen Med Division

50 N Medical Dr.

Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0001

Phone: (801) 581-7818

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Mailing address

Medicine Pediatrics University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT 84141-3033

Specialties & taxonomies

Hospitalist PhysicianPrimary208M00000XLicense 8436300-1205 (UT)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program390200000X
Student, Health Care
Internal Medicine Physician207R00000XLicense 8436300-1205 (UT)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)

Profile Score

Established profile(62/100 index)

A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.

Registry tenure28% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
296 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)
Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223	125	$168
Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233	84	$115
Prolonged Hospital Inpatient Or Observation Care Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Total Time for the Primary Service (when the Primary Service Has Been Selected Using Time on the Date of the Primary Service); Each Additional 15 Minutes By ThG0316	67	$29
Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239	20	$111

Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $29–$168 (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.

Enumerated: 2011-04-05
Last updated: 2021-10-19
Certified: 2021-10-19

Frequently asked questions

What is Heather Balch's NPI number?: Heather Balch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972892404, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
What is Heather Balch's specialty?: Heather Balch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
Where is Heather Balch located?: Heather Balch's practice location on file with NPPES is Univ of Utah Hosp Gen Med Division, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0001.
What is Heather Balch's phone number?: The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Balch is (801) 581-7818.
Does Heather Balch accept Medicare?: Heather Balch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
Is Heather Balch's NPI active?: Yes — Heather Balch's NPI (1972892404) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-19.

Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.

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)
Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223	125	$168
Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233	84	$115
Prolonged Hospital Inpatient Or Observation Care Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Total Time for the Primary Service (when the Primary Service Has Been Selected Using Time on the Date of the Primary Service); Each Additional 15 Minutes By ThG0316	67	$29
Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239	20	$111

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What this provider does (Medicare)

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What this provider does (Medicare)