RYAN BALKO MD
NPI 1568993608
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Lubbock, TX

Active since March 21, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4309 102ND ST, LUBBOCK, TX 79423(806) 761-0747(806) 761-0751 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 4, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 4, 2024, Jul 9, 2024, Jun 19, 2024 and 8 more (11 updates tracked since 2017).

About Ryan Balko Md NPPES

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

RYAN BALKO MD (NPI 1568993608) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Lubbock, Texas, licensed in Texas (V0686) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568993608
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameRYAN BALKOCredential: MD
Location Address4309 102ND STLubbock, TX 79423-5708
Mailing Address5219 City Bank Pkwy Ste 35Lubbock, TX 79407-3545 · (806) 761-0334 · Fax (806) 785-0872
Fax(806) 761-0751
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 4, 202411 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 4, 2024
NPI 1568993608 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
Licenses Licensed in TX · V0686 Licensed in NC · 2021-01332
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 28314 (MN), 64058 (MN)
4309 102ND ST, Lubbock, TX 79423

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ryan Balko 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 ID1153693882
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240703000676
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

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
28 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lubbock, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450686
Location602 Indiana AvenueLubbock, TX 79415 · Lubbock County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79423 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 9

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4309 102ND ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79423
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
4309 102ND ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79423
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4309 102ND ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79423
Physician Assistant
4309 102ND ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79423
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
4309 102ND ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79423
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4309 102ND ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79423
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
4309 102ND ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79423
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4309 102ND ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79423

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 Ryan Balko's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ryan Balko is 1568993608. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2017.

Where is Ryan Balko located?

Ryan Balko practices at 4309 102nd St, Lubbock, TX 79423. The listed phone number is (806) 761-0747.

What is Ryan Balko's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Ryan Balko enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ryan Balko 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 Ryan Balko accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and WellPoint list Ryan Balko 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 Ryan Balko affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ryan Balko is affiliated with University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ryan Balko was last updated on September 4, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.