Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicole Balchune, DO

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hazleton, PA

  • NPI 1659505931
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1000 Alliance Dr
Hazleton, PA 182023234
(570) 459-2226
fax (570) 459-2511
Mailing address
2100 Mack Blvd Fl 4
Allentown, PA 181035622

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 13, 2023
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #OS014813

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659505931. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
788
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$76,335
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 363 271 $120
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 85 85 $123
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 58 51 $9
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 52 13 $1
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity 42 42 $195
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 39 28 $13
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 32 32 $29
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 27 27 $72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 22 22 $160
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use 20 20 $283

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Hazleton Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 159. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
920
Patients
470
Total drug cost
$45,334
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 128 63 $2,003
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 126 71 $1,811
Lisinopril Generic 85 43 $1,106
Omeprazole Generic 67 43 $744
Losartan Potassium Generic 65 32 $1,051
Famotidine Generic 57 32 $918
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 55 29 $475
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 55 22 $369
Simvastatin Generic 47 30 $604
Alprazolam Generic 46 25 $296

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nicole Balchune's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicole Balchune practices Internal Medicine Physician in Hazleton, PA.
Where does Dr. Nicole Balchune practice?
Dr. Nicole Balchune practices at 1000 Alliance Dr, Hazleton, PA 182023234. Office phone: 5704592226.
What is Dr. Nicole Balchune's NPI?
Dr. Nicole Balchune's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659505931, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicole Balchune accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicole Balchune accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicole Balchune commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439); Hemoglobin a1c level (HCPCS 83036). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.