2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1477548840 M.D.
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THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D.

Specialist in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. 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
11
Medicare Part D claims · Specialist avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D. is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 11 claims .

What stands out: THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D. filed 11 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/13/2005

NPI 1477548840

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11 99% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Specialist share within Michigan

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D. is a Specialist provider practicing in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1477548840. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 1000 E PARIS AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49546, with a listed phone of (616) 285-3310. NPI 1477548840 was issued on 09/13/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALASKAS 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 11 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $183 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

1000 E PARIS AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

Provider Details

NPI 1477548840
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/13/2005

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D.. To verify THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan 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.

11
Total Claims
$183
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14
Total Day Supply
263

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.72

Specialist Overview

How THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D.'s 11 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D.'s specialty?
THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan. Credentials: M.D..
How much does THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D. wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims totaling $183 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D. located?
THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D. is located at 1000 E PARIS AVE SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49546. Phone: (616) 285-3310.
What is THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D.'s NPI number?
THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477548840, issued on 09/13/2005.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D. accept Medicare?
THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 11 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D.'s credentials?
THOMAS BALASKAS, M.D.'s NPI is 1477548840 with credentials M.D.. 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.
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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