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CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
250
Medicare Part D claims · 177 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
55.6691/100
▼ 27 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 55.6691/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 250 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

55.6691/100
MIPS score · -27 vs avg
250
Part D claims, 2023

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CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

56 5th percentile higher than 5% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/18/2018

NPI 1376033969

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

250 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

55.6691/100 27.430899999999994% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Texas

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
55.6691/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 55.6691/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%55.7%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 55.6691/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at 11345 ALAMO RANCH PKWY STE 202, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78253, with a listed phone of (210) 688-9190. NPI 1376033969 was issued on 05/18/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 250 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 177 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 55.6691/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 53.6897, Cost 20.4657), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

11345 ALAMO RANCH PKWY STE 202
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78253

Provider Details

NPI 1376033969
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/18/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

55.6691
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
53.6897
Quality
20.4657
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C. To verify CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

250
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
177
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
252
Total Day Supply
2,454
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
121

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.37
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 67, 75-84: 47, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Cephalexin
40
Methylprednisolone
33
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
31
Doxycycline Hyclate
20
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
16
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
15
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C's 250 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BALSON.

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C's specialty?
CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C wrote 250 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 177 beneficiaries.
What is CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C's Medicare quality score?
CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 55.6691/100 (Quality: 53.6897, Cost: 20.4657). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C located?
CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C is located at 11345 ALAMO RANCH PKWY STE 202, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78253. Phone: (210) 688-9190.
What is CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C's NPI number?
CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376033969, issued on 05/18/2018.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Methylprednisolone, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C accept Medicare?
CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 250 Part D claims and 177 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C's credentials?
CRYSTAL BALSON, NP-C's NPI is 1376033969 with credentials NP-C. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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