Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stephen Balfour, M.D.

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Fresno, CA

  • NPI 1609139591
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 89.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6191 N Thesta St
Fresno, CA 937105266
(209) 663-9446

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 27, 2023
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0204X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A156014

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609139591. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
806
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$41,849
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 185 174 $12
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 93 84 $14
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view 57 52 $9
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 50 47 $18
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 40 33 $182
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 33 27 $9
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 32 29 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 31 29 $133
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement 30 30 $72
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 29 29 $31

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 115. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,048
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inari Medical, Inc. 17 $2,973.72
Becton, Dickinson and Company 1 $36.45
ShockWave Medical, Inc 1 $24.37
Abbott Laboratories 1 $13.48

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$2,250
Food and Beverage
$798

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
36
Patients
14
Total drug cost
$833
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 36 14 $833

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Stephen Balfour's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Balfour practices Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician in Fresno, CA.
Where does Dr. Stephen Balfour practice?
Dr. Stephen Balfour practices at 6191 N Thesta St, Fresno, CA 937105266. Office phone: 2096639446.
What is Dr. Stephen Balfour's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Balfour's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609139591, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Balfour accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Balfour accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Balfour commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older) (HCPCS 99152); Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (HCPCS 76937); X-ray of chest, 1 view (HCPCS 71045). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.