DR. THOMAS NICHOLAS BALASKAS M.D.
NPI 1477548840
Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI
NPI Status: Active since September 13, 2005
Contact Information
1000 E PARIS AVE SE
SUITE 210
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
ZIP 49546
Phone: (616) 285-3310
Fax: (616) 285-3266
- Individual
- Male
- Specialist
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About THOMAS BALASKAS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Thomas Balaskas, a provider established in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a medical specialization in Specialist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1477548840 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number 4301062864 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1477548840
- Provider Name
- DR. THOMAS NICHOLAS BALASKAS M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1000 E PARIS AVE SE SUITE 210 GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
- Location Phone
- (616) 285-3310
- Location Fax
- (616) 285-3266
- Mailing Address
- 1000 E PARIS AVE SE SUITE 210 GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
- Mailing Phone
- (616) 285-3310
- Mailing Fax
- (616) 285-3266
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 09-13-2005
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Specialist
- Taxonomy Code
- 174400000X
- Type
- Other Service Providers
- License No.
- 4301062864
- License State
- MI
- Taxonomy Description
- An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Secure - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Gold - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Gold Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver Saver - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Value - HMO
- Blue Cross� Select HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Select HMO Bronze Saver HSA - HMO
- Blue Cross� Select HMO Bronze Secure - HMO
- Blue Cross� Select HMO Silver - HMO
- Blue Cross� Select HMO Silver Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Select HMO Silver Saver - HMO
- Blue Cross� Select HMO Value - HMO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Extra - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Secure - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold Extra - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Extra - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Value - PPO
- MyPriority Balanced Silver - HMO
- MyPriority Balanced Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Balanced Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) - HMO
- MyPriority Enhanced Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Enhanced Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) - HMO
- MyPriority Premier Silver - HMO
- MyPriority Premier Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Premier Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Bronze - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Bronze - Corewell Health West Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Bronze - Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Bronze - Travel - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Gold - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Silver - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Silver - Corewell Health West Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Silver - Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Silver - Travel - HMO
- MyPriority Value Bronze - HMO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| C43246 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | MI | |
| 0M67330 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | MI |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Thomas Balaskas is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1477548840, we treat the final digit (0) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 70 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1477548840, enumerated as an "individual" on September 13, 2005.
The provider is located at 1000 E PARIS AVE SE SUITE 210 GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 and the phone number is (616) 285-3310.
Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
