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Dr. Simona Balu, M.D.
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
- NPI 1629362462
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 91.3 / 100 · 2023
- 17 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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250 E Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 695-6868 - Additional location
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611 W. Park St.
Urbana, IL 618012500
(217) 383-3129
fax (217) 326-1550 - Mailing address
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680 N Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 606112987
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 17, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Illinois #036136182 · Illinois #125.059520
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629362462. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
952
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$95,438
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 491 | 239 | $82 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 146 | 77 | $125 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 143 | 143 | $121 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 55 | 54 | $137 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 55 | 38 | $53 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 38 | 38 | $182 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 24 | 24 | $85 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 154 peers in Chicago Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 128. This provider delivers 7.4× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
186
Patients
74
Total drug cost
$14,027
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 26 | 17 | $451 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 23 | 13 | $308 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 21 | 18 | $203 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 20 | 12 | $161 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 18 | 0 | $11,907 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 17 | 14 | $309 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 14 | 0 | $129 |
| Torsemide | Generic | 14 | 0 | $163 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 11 | 0 | $86 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 11 | 0 | $96 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Simona Balu's medical specialty?
Dr. Simona Balu practices Hospitalist Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Simona Balu practice?
Dr. Simona Balu practices at 250 E Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Office phone: 3126956868.
What is Dr. Simona Balu's NPI?
Dr. Simona Balu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629362462, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Simona Balu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Simona Balu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Simona Balu 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.