NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1497002893 PHARMD, BCPS
Verify on CMS → Michell Balanda, PHARMD, BCPS
Pharmacist in Bryant, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 294,436 in Pharmacist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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What the federal data shows
Michell Balanda, PHARMD, BCPS is a Pharmacist in Bryant, Arkansas, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.
- #4
- Pharmacist rank among Arkansas specialties
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Michell Balanda, PHARMD, BCPS
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1497002893), first enumerated 08/06/2012.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Not in federal data
Medicare Part D participation
No 2023 Medicare Part D prescribing volume appears in the CMS public file for this NPI (may reflect specialty, new enrollment, or non-prescribing role).
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1497002893 · Pharmacist
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-NONE · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1497002893
- ENUM-MID 2012
- TAX-MEGA 294K Pharmacist
- RX-NONE No Part D
- BOOK-LIGHT 2,913 in Arkansas
- PHOTO-ENUM James Patrick · 2012
What does the federal data show about Michell Balanda, PHARMD, BCPS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pharmacist
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1497002893 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pharmacist |
| Credentials | PHARMD, BCPS |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/06/2012 |
Pharmacist Overview
How Michell Balanda, PHARMD, BCPS fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.
294,436
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
127
Avg Claims per Provider
Nationwide Pharmacist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Balanda, both outside Arkansas so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2012)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Balanda.
One of 2,913 Pharmacist providers enrolled in Arkansas, 5 are shown here.
James Abbott
Conway, AR
Dr. Elma Abdullah
PHARMD
Searcy, AR
Evelyn Abhulimen
DR
Texarkana, AR
Kristina Ables
PHARMACIST
Hampton, AR
Dr. Lindsey Ables
PHARM.D
El Dorado, AR
Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michell Balanda, PHARMD, BCPS's specialty? ▼
Michell Balanda, PHARMD, BCPS specializes in Pharmacist and practices in Bryant, Arkansas. Credentials: PHARMD, BCPS.
Where is Michell Balanda, PHARMD, BCPS located? ▼
Michell Balanda, PHARMD, BCPS is located at 7377 ALCOA RD, Bryant, AR, 72022. Phone: (501) 776-4361.
What is Michell Balanda, PHARMD, BCPS's NPI number? ▼
Michell Balanda, PHARMD, BCPS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497002893, issued on 08/06/2012.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 294,436 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 127 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Michell Balanda, PHARMD, BCPS accept Medicare? ▼
Michell Balanda, PHARMD, BCPS appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michell Balanda, PHARMD, BCPS's credentials? ▼
Michell Balanda, PHARMD, BCPS's NPI is 1497002893 with credentials PHARMD, BCPS. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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