Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Larry Balle

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1508283995
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6445 Main St Ste 2500
Houston, TX 770301502
(713) 441-9000
fax (713) 441-9000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 15, 2025
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207QS0010X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #R2278 · Arkansas #E-10752

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508283995. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
429
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$34,522
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 113 28 $57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 80 42 $116
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose 68 13 $125
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 53 34 $12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 32 25 $81
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 31 18 $88
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 24 17 $30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 15 15 $151
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 13 13 $101

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in Houston Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 183. This provider delivers 2.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$247
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 1 $127.92
Amgen INC. 2 $42.31
Stryker Corporation 1 $29.76
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $29.02
Bioventus LLC 1 $17.72

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$247

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Larry Balle's medical specialty?
Dr. Larry Balle practices Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Larry Balle practice?
Dr. Larry Balle practices at 6445 Main St Ste 2500, Houston, TX 770301502. Office phone: 7134419000.
What is Dr. Larry Balle's NPI?
Dr. Larry Balle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508283995, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Larry Balle accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Larry Balle accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Larry Balle commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose (HCPCS J7323). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.