DR. CHRISTIE MITCHELL BALLANTYNE MD
NPI 1467471557
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Houston, TX

Active since July 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.34/100
CMS Quality Rating
6565 FANNIN, B160, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 798-5034 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Christie Mitchell Ballantyne Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTIE MITCHELL BALLANTYNE MD (NPI 1467471557) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (G3128) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467471557
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTIE MITCHELL BALLANTYNECredential: MD
Location Address6565 FANNIN, B160Houston, TX 77030
Mailing Address6565 Fannin, Ms A 601Houston, TX 77030 · (713) 798-5034
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 24, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 24, 2024
✔ NPI 1467471557 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · G3128
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License G3128 (TX)
6565 FANNIN, Houston, TX 77030

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christie Mitchell Ballantyne 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 ID5597945386
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110210001150
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Christie Ballantyne reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
6620 MAIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
79 services77 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.34/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.64
Promoting Interoperability89.13
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
6565 FANNIN, FONDREN 270
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
6565 FANNIN
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
6565 FANNIN
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
6565 FANNIN, F922
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
6565 FANNIN
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner
6565 FANNIN, MGJ 11 002
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6565 FANNIN, MGJ 11-002
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
6565 FANNIN, M227
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Christie Ballantyne's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christie Ballantyne is 1467471557. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2006.

Where is Christie Ballantyne located?

Christie Ballantyne practices at 6565 Fannin B160, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 798-5034.

What is Christie Ballantyne's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Christie Ballantyne enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christie Ballantyne 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christie Ballantyne's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christie Ballantyne reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX) and Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX). Each 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 Christie Ballantyne's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christie Ballantyne accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Christie Ballantyne 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 Christie Ballantyne affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christie Ballantyne is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christie Ballantyne was last updated on January 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.