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DR. JAMES BALFANZ MD
NPI 1346445558
Anesthesiology in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since June 18, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
N2198 UNC HOSPITALS, CAMPUS BOX 7010, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599(919) 966-5136(984) 974-4873 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. James Balfanz Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES BALFANZ MD (NPI 1346445558) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (141122) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unc Hospitals, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346445558
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES BALFANZCredential: MD
Location AddressN2198 UNC HOSPITALS, CAMPUS BOX 7010Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7010
Mailing AddressPo Box 271647, Unc FpSalt Lake City, UT 84127-1647 · (919) 966-5136 · Fax (984) 974-4873
Phone(919) 966-5136
Fax(984) 974-4873
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJune 18, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 2016
✔ NPI 1346445558 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 141122
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
N2198 UNC HOSPITALS, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Balfanz Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID446429534
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110805000516
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
40 services39 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Unc Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Chapel Hill, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number340061
Location101 Manning DriveChapel Hill, NC 27514 · Orange County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MATTHEW RAMSEUR MCDANIEL MD
Anesthesiology
N2198 UNC HOSPITALS, 209 MACNIDER CB 7010
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-5136
DR. CARYN MARJORIE HERTZ M.D.
Anesthesiology
N2198 UNC HOSPITALS, CB# 7010
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-5136
MARISA ELEK CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
N2198 UNC HOSPITALS, CB# 7010
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-5136
MRS. LAUREN ELIZABETH SU CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
N2198 UNC HOSPITALS, CB #7010
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-5136
DR. ANDREW J LOBONC M.D.
Anesthesiology
N2198 UNC HOSPITALS, CB# 7010
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-5136
DR. MARYAM JOWZA M.D.
Anesthesiology
N2198 UNC HOSPITALS
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-4873
CLAIRE COWEN MANNING WALLACE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
N2198 UNC HOSPITALS, CB # 7010
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-5136
MR. KATHLEEN A SMITH M.D.
Anesthesiology
N2198 UNC HOSPITALS, CB# 7010
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-5136

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 James Balfanz's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Balfanz is 1346445558. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2007.

Where is James Balfanz located?

James Balfanz practices at N2198 Unc Hospitals Campus Box 7010, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. The listed phone number is (919) 966-5136.

What is James Balfanz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is James Balfanz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Balfanz is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does James Balfanz accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list James Balfanz as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is James Balfanz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Balfanz is affiliated with Unc Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Balfanz was last updated on October 11, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.