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ALEX CHRISTOPHER BALBOA MD
NPI 1922687896
Orthopaedic Surgery in Chattanooga, TN

Active since April 06, 2021PECOS Enrolled
975 E 3RD ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 778-9202 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 23, 2026, Feb 5, 2025, May 25, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Alex Christopher Balboa Md NPPES

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

ALEX CHRISTOPHER BALBOA MD (NPI 1922687896) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Michigan (4301510987) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922687896
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameALEX CHRISTOPHER BALBOACredential: MD
Location Address975 E 3RD STChattanooga, TN 37403-2173
Mailing Address975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403-2173 · (423) 778-9202
Phone(423) 778-9202
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1922687896 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301510987
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
975 E 3RD ST, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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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 (PECOS)

Alex Christopher Balboa Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37403 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

MEGAN A SPEARS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 602-8400
TENNESSEE CANCER SPECIALISTS, PLLC
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
975 E 3RD ST, ERLINGER MEDICAL CENTER
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7977
DAVID SHVED D.O.
Hospitalist
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-5179
JASON DEDEKER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7000
WILLIAM MICHAEL BRITT JR.
Internal Medicine
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-3894
MR. EDWARD BRIAN HALLOCK CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 602-8400
MRS. DEBORAH K WESTBROOK L.C.S.W.
Social Worker (Clinical)
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 778-7654
BRETT ESCARZA M.D.
Anesthesiology
975 E 3RD ST
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Hamilton County (423) 602-8400

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 Alex Balboa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alex Balboa is 1922687896. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2021.

Where is Alex Balboa located?

Alex Balboa practices at 975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 778-9202.

What is Alex Balboa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Alex Balboa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alex Balboa is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alex Balboa was last updated on July 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 43 days 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.