Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christian Balzer, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Walnut Creek, CA

  • NPI 1518104892
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1220 Rossmoor Pkwy
Walnut Creek, CA 945952501
(925) 947-3393
Additional location
200 W Arbor Dr, #8485
San Diego, CA 921039000
(619) 471-9186
fax (619) 543-8255
Mailing address
1450 Treat Blvd # 300
Walnut Creek, CA 945972168

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 27, 2019
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A 112433

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518104892. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
897
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$100,751
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 438 191 $88
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 234 115 $132
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 109 109 $129
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 57 56 $193
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 28 28 $144
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 18 12 $55
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 13 13 $92

In context: peer comparison

Among 44 peers in this city , average services per provider: 260. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$32
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $32.34

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$32

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
26
Patients
24
Total drug cost
$8,393
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 14 13 $7,969
Cefpodoxime Proxetil Generic 12 11 $424

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christian Balzer's medical specialty?
Dr. Christian Balzer practices Internal Medicine Physician in Walnut Creek, CA.
Where does Dr. Christian Balzer practice?
Dr. Christian Balzer practices at 1220 Rossmoor Pkwy, Walnut Creek, CA 945952501. Office phone: 9259473393.
What is Dr. Christian Balzer's NPI?
Dr. Christian Balzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518104892, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christian Balzer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christian Balzer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christian Balzer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.