ROCKY BALCH, MD
NPI 1134466642
Surgery in Placentia, CA

Active since January 04, 2013
1325 N ROSE DR, STE 210, PLACENTIA, CA 92870(714) 961-5804(714) 961-5809 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Rocky Balch, Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ROCKY BALCH, MD (NPI 1134466642) is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Placentia, California and active in the NPI registry since January 2013. The organization lists Jeff Koury, Svp Regional Operations, Tenet, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134466642
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Legal Business NameFIRST CHOICE PHYSICIAN PARTNERS
Location Address1325 N ROSE DR, STE 210Placentia, CA 92870-3800
Mailing Address1325 N Rose Dr, Ste 210Placentia, CA 92870-3800 · (714) 961-5804 · Fax (714) 961-5809
Fax(714) 961-5809
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialJeff KourySvp Regional Operations, Tenet · (714) 428-6842
Enumeration DateJanuary 4, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 2016
✔ NPI 1134466642 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1325 N ROSE DR, Placentia, CA 92870

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsRocky Balch, Md

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Rocky Balch, Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

484

Medicare enrollment records show 484 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Rocky Balch, MD, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 21 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 43

Anesthesiology95
Diagnostic Radiology47
Internal Medicine43
Obstetrics/Gynecology37
Nurse Practitioner30
Family Practice27
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)19
General Surgery18
35 other specialties168

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 484
Family Practice
NPI 1114457025
1325 N ROSE DR STE 210
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 203-1799
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gastroenterology
NPI 1649280546
16671 YORBA LINDA BLVD SUITE 200
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 996-3700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1346563475
16671 YORBA LINDA BLVD STE 100
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 577-9090
✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Gastroenterology
NPI 1538332853
16671 YORBA LINDA BLVD STE 100
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 985-6400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
General Surgery
NPI 1316140049
16671 E. YORBA LINDA BLVD SUITE 100
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 577-9090
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Gastroenterology
NPI 1053321943
16671 YORBA LINDA BLVD STE 200
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 996-3700
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1235233222
16671 YORBA LINDA BLVD STE. 210
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 447-4800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
NPI 1558523928
16611 YORBA LINDA BLVD
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 879-0050
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1689742181
16611 YORBA LINDA BLVD
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 528-8670
✔ PECOS0.1 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1013233790
680 LANGSDORF DR SUITE 103
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-0050
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.4 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1780620013
680 LANGSDORF DR SUITE 103
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-0050
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.4 mi
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1023101375
680 LANGSDORF DR SUITE 103
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-0050
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.4 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1477627065
2540 N SANTIAGO BLVD
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 921-1030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.9 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1518347210
380 W CENTRAL AVE STE 400
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 203-1799
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1225210016
380 W CENTRAL AVE STE 400
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 203-1799
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
NPI 1427446517
380 W CENTRAL AVE STE 400
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 203-1799
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Urology
NPI 1508936592
1950 SUNNYCREST DR #3400
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 879-2410
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.2 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1194110163
751 S WEIR CANYON RD STE 167
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 974-0611
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.2 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1811276181
751 S WEIR CANYON RD SUITE 167
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 974-0611
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1780169128
751 S WEIR CANYON RD STE 167
Anaheim, CA 92808
(714) 947-0611
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.2 mi
See all 484 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is First Choice Physician Partners's NPI number?

The NPI number for First Choice Physician Partners is 1134466642. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 4, 2013. The provider is doing business as Rocky Balch, MD.

Where is First Choice Physician Partners located?

First Choice Physician Partners is located at 1325 N Rose Dr Ste 210, Placentia, CA 92870. The listed phone number is (714) 961-5804.

What is First Choice Physician Partners's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is First Choice Physician Partners enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. First Choice Physician Partners is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through First Choice Physician Partners?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 484 clinicians in 43 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to First Choice Physician Partners. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Anesthesiology (95), Diagnostic Radiology (47) and Internal Medicine (43). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 21 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for First Choice Physician Partners was last updated on June 6, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.