2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1033860846
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VLADISLAV BALKO

Physician Assistant in GREER, South Carolina. 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
476
Medicare Part D claims · 307 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
70.053/100
▼ 13 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: VLADISLAV BALKO is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in GREER, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 476 claims across 307 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 70.053/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: VLADISLAV BALKO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 70.053 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 476 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

VLADISLAV BALKO at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/12/2022

NPI 1033860846

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

476 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

70.053/100 13.046999999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within South Carolina

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

VLADISLAV BALKO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
70.053/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 70.053/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 70.053/100 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.

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VLADISLAV BALKO is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in GREER, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1033860846. 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.

VLADISLAV BALKO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider at 230 W WADE HAMPTON BLVD, GREER, SC, 29650, with a listed phone of (864) 591-2261. NPI 1033860846 was issued on 01/12/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALKO 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 476 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 307 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K 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 70.053/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 48.2211, Cost 53.6223), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

230 W WADE HAMPTON BLVD
GREER, SC 29650

Provider Details

NPI 1033860846
Specialty Physician Assistant
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/12/2022

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

70.053
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
48.2211
Quality
53.6223
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VLADISLAV BALKO bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

NOVANT HEALTH URGENT CARES LLC
GREER, SC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

476
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
307
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
514
Total Day Supply
5,920
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
189

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 49, 65-74: 151, 75-84: 93, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
107
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
48
Azithromycin
29
Cephalexin
28
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
24
Fluticasone Propionate
23
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
20
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
16
Diclofenac Potassium
16
Amoxicillin
14

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How VLADISLAV BALKO fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

VLADISLAV BALKO's 476 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BALKO.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VLADISLAV BALKO's specialty?
VLADISLAV BALKO specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in GREER, South Carolina.
How much does VLADISLAV BALKO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VLADISLAV BALKO wrote 476 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 307 beneficiaries.
What is VLADISLAV BALKO's Medicare quality score?
VLADISLAV BALKO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 70.053/100 (Quality: 48.2211, Cost: 53.6223). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is VLADISLAV BALKO located?
VLADISLAV BALKO is located at 230 W WADE HAMPTON BLVD, GREER, SC, 29650. Phone: (864) 591-2261.
What is VLADISLAV BALKO's NPI number?
VLADISLAV BALKO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033860846, issued on 01/12/2022.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VLADISLAV BALKO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VLADISLAV BALKO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VLADISLAV BALKO accept Medicare?
VLADISLAV BALKO appears in CMS Medicare data with 476 Part D claims and 307 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VLADISLAV BALKO's credentials?
VLADISLAV BALKO's NPI is 1033860846. 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.

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

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