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KATHRYN JULIA BALINGER M.D.
NPI 1447570593
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since June 10, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1498 PACIFIC AVE STE 500, TACOMA, WA 98402(855) 768-6363 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 1, 2026, Dec 7, 2025, Jun 25, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Kathryn Julia Balinger M.d. NPPES

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

KATHRYN JULIA BALINGER M.D. (NPI 1447570593) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Texas (R2527) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Regional Hospital Of Scranton, and is a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447570593
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameKATHRYN JULIA BALINGERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1498 PACIFIC AVE STE 500Tacoma, WA 98402-4210
Mailing Address1498 Pacific Ave Ste 500Tacoma, WA 98402-4210 · (855) 768-6363
Phone(855) 768-6363
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEastern Virginia Medical SchoolGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJune 1, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1447570593 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R2527
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X · License MD490237C (PA)
1498 PACIFIC AVE STE 500, Tacoma, WA 98402
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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 Texas, Molina Healthcare.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

Kathryn Julia Balinger M.d. 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 ID6204128069
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170726003540, I20251216000762
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 2

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
177 services101 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
86 services64 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Regional Hospital Of Scranton

Acute Care Hospitals · Scranton, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number390237
Location746 Jefferson AvenueScranton, PA 18501 · Lackawanna County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450610
Location921 GessnerHouston, TX 77024 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98402 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

SOUND LTC OF CALIFORNIA I PC
Internal Medicine
1498 PACIFIC AVE STE 500
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 682-6040
SOUND LTC OF CALIFORNIA II PC
Internal Medicine
1498 PACIFIC AVE STE 500
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 682-6040
HOSPITALIST MEDICINE PHYSICIANS OF FLORIDA TCS
Anesthesiology
1498 PACIFIC AVE STE 500
TACOMA, WA 98402
Pierce County (253) 682-6040

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 Kathryn Balinger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathryn Balinger is 1447570593. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2010.

Where is Kathryn Balinger located?

Kathryn Balinger practices at 1498 Pacific Ave Ste 500, Tacoma, WA 98402. The listed phone number is (855) 768-6363.

What is Kathryn Balinger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Kathryn Balinger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathryn Balinger 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 Kathryn Balinger accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Kathryn Balinger 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 Kathryn Balinger affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kathryn Balinger is affiliated with Regional Hospital Of Scranton and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathryn Balinger was last updated on June 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.