Dr. Christopher R Balint
Orthopedic Surgery in South Bend, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 28+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Christopher R Balint, DO, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in South Bend, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Community Hospital Of Bremen Inc, Lakeland Hospital St Joseph, Memorial Hospital Of South Bend, Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. Dr. Christopher R Balint also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including South Bend Orthopaedic Associates Inc. Dr. Christopher R Balint accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (574) 247-9441 to request Dr. Christopher R Balint the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Christopher R Balint |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6406994250 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 28 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Christopher R Balint attended and graduated from Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1609858703
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Christopher R Balint
Medical Licenses
Dr. Christopher R Balint has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 28 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery 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.
| 02002546A | Indiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Bremen, Indiana | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Saint Joseph, Michigan | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| South Bend, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Mishawaka, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- South Bend Orthopaedic Associates Inc
| South Bend Orthopaedic Associates Inc | 52 |
Practice Locations
53880 Carmichael Dr
South Bend, IN 46635-1567
Phone: (574) 247-9441
Phone 2: (574) 247-5142
Fax: (574) 247-9442
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, July 30, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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