DR. MELISSA RENE BALBUENA-ROOT MD
NPI 1912360884
Psychiatry & Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology in Peoria, AZ

Q: What is Melissa Balbuena-root's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Balbuena-root is 1912360884. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2016. The provider is also known as Melissa Rene Balbuena.

Q: What is Melissa Balbuena-root's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Clinical Neurophysiology, with taxonomy code 2084N0600X.

Active since March 30, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

9158 W DREYFUS DR, PEORIA, AZ 85381(615) 346-8182(615) 829-8970 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 4, 2025, Jun 2, 2023, Dec 14, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Melissa Rene Balbuena-root Md NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA RENE BALBUENA-ROOT MD (NPI 1912360884) is an individual clinical neurophysiology provider in Peoria, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (60389) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Norton Hospitals, Inc, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912360884

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2084N0600X

Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA RENE BALBUENA-ROOTCredential: MD

Location Address9158 W DREYFUS DRPeoria, AZ 85381-8215

Mailing Address336 22nd Ave NNashville, TN 37203-1844 · (615) 346-8182 · Fax (615) 829-8970

Phone(615) 346-8182

Fax(615) 829-8970

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 4, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 4, 2025

✔ NPI 1912360884 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Clinical NeurophysiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084N0600X

Licenses✔ Licensed in AZ · 60389✔ Licensed in MI · 4301504544✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0066884✔ Licensed in NY · 310792-01

Definition

Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty with psychiatric or neurologic expertise in the diagnosis and management of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system disorders using combined clinical evaluation and electrophysiologic testing such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).

Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X · License 310792-01 (NY), 87296 (SC), DR.0066884 (CO), 60389 (AZ), T3923 (TX)

9158 W DREYFUS DR, Peoria, AZ 85381

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa Rene Balbuena

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1336 22nd Ave NNashville, TN 37203-1844 · Phone (615) 346-8182 · Fax (615) 829-8970

Location 245211 Helm StPlymouth, MI 48170-6023 · Phone (480) 755-1921 · Fax (480) 777-1345

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CareSource, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melissa Rene Balbuena-root 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 ID1052711082

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210614001752, I20210615002733, I20241205001300, I20250131000197, I20260122002724

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

Medicare enrollment records show Melissa Balbuena-root reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Rtna PC

1,452 mi

Specialist

336 22ND AVE N
Nashville, TN 37203

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona, New York, Tennessee and Texas enrollments
2 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1871830380 (615) 346-8182

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-South Bend Campus, Inc

1,523 mi

Radiology, Mobile Mammography

234 CHAPIN ST STE I
South Bend, IN 46601

Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
216 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1023844693 (574) 274-4552

Novant Health Southeastern Spine Institute, LLC

1,871 mi

Interventional Pain Medicine

1625 HOSPITAL DR
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
24 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1134943459 (843) 849-1551

American Neuromonitoring Associates, PC

1,998 mi

Neurology

10275 LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY STE 300
Columbia, MD 21044

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
2 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1740391283 (888) 464-2466

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 8

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.

Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, from outside the operating room (remote or nearby), per patient, (attention directed exclusively to one patient) each 15 minutes (list in addition to primary procedure) G0453

Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring is a service where a specialist oversees your nervous system's function during surgery, from a nearby or remote location. This is done every 15 minutes and is focused solely on you. It helps ensure surgical safety by identifying any potential nervous system changes promptly.

1,656 services441 patients

Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs 95938

This procedure involves placing small pads (electrodes) on your arms and legs. These electrodes send gentle electric signals to specific areas, and the responses are measured. This helps assess the health of your nerves and muscles.

440 services431 patients

Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg) outside the brain during surgery 95955

An EEG (Electroencephalogram) during surgery monitors brain activity. Electrodes on the scalp record brain wave patterns, helping doctors ensure the brain is functioning normally throughout the procedure.

406 services397 patients

Testing of nerve-muscle junction 95937

Testing of the nerve-muscle junction, also known as Electromyography (EMG), is a diagnostic procedure to evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. It involves a small device detecting electrical activity from your muscles to identify potential issues.

402 services394 patients

Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, 2 extremities 95861

This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves inserting a small needle into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. It helps diagnose conditions affecting nerves or muscles. It's generally painless, though you may feel some discomfort.

341 services334 patients

Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of central motor stimulation in arms and legs 95939

This procedure involves placing small patches (electrodes) on your skin over your arms and legs. These electrodes send harmless electrical signals to your muscles. The response is measured to assess the health and function of your nerves and muscles.

199 services197 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Norton Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number180088

Location200 East Chestnut StreetLouisville, KY 40202 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Francis Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number440183

Location5959 Park AveMemphis, TN 38119 · Shelby County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

United Regional Health Care System

Acute Care Hospitals · Wichita Falls, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450010

Location1600 11th StreetWichita Falls, TX 76301 · Wichita County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Worth, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450779

Location6100 Harris PkwyFort Worth, TX 76132 · Tarrant County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number670055

Location1139 E Sonterra Blvd,San Antonio, TX 78258 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 Melissa Balbuena-root's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Balbuena-root is 1912360884. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2016. The provider is also known as Melissa Rene Balbuena.

Where is Melissa Balbuena-root located?

Melissa Balbuena-root practices at 9158 W Dreyfus Dr, Peoria, AZ 85381. The listed phone number is (615) 346-8182.

What is Melissa Balbuena-root's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Clinical Neurophysiology, with taxonomy code 2084N0600X.

Is Melissa Balbuena-root enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Balbuena-root 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 Melissa Balbuena-root's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Balbuena-root reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Rtna PC (Nashville, TN), Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-South Bend Campus, Inc (South Bend, IN), Novant Health Southeastern Spine Institute, LLC (Mt Pleasant, SC) and American Neuromonitoring Associates, PC (Columbia, MD). 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 Melissa Balbuena-root's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melissa Balbuena-root accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CareSource and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Melissa Balbuena-root 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 Melissa Balbuena-root affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Balbuena-root is affiliated with Norton Hospitals, Inc, St Francis Hospital, United Regional Health Care System, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F and Methodist Hospital Stone Oak.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Balbuena-root was last updated on December 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.