Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Balen, MD

Body Imaging Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1578602272
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4647 Zion Ave
San Diego, CA 921202507
(619) 528-5000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 30, 2021
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085B0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A60521

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578602272. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
28
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$290
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 16 16 $10
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 12 11 $11

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in this city , average services per provider: 96. This provider delivers 0.3× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Balen's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Balen practices Body Imaging Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Paul Balen practice?
Dr. Paul Balen practices at 4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 921202507. Office phone: 6195285000.
What is Dr. Paul Balen's NPI?
Dr. Paul Balen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578602272, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Balen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Balen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Balen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of knee, 3 views (HCPCS 73562); X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.