Robert Balk, MD - Medicare Pulmonary Disease in Chicago, IL

Robert Balk, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease" physician in Chicago, Illinois. He went to University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pulmonary Disease. He is a member of the group practice Rush University Medical Center and his current practice location is 1725 W Harrison St, Pob 054, Chicago, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (312) 942-5871.

Robert Balk is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number ) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1134173503.

Contact Information

Robert Balk, MD
1725 W Harrison St, Pob 054,
Chicago, IL 60612-3841
(312) 942-5871
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert Balk
GenderMale
SpecialityPulmonary Disease
Experience46 Years
Location1725 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Robert Balk attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134173503
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6103718614
  • Enrollment ID: I20040331000828

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert Balk such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134173503NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0200XInternal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine (Illinois)Primary
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rush University Medical CenterChicago, ILHospital
Rush Oak Park HospitalOak park, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rush University Medical Center54966588741007

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameRush University Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023061611
PECOS PAC ID: 8729989942
Enrollment ID: O20040120000209

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Entity NameRush University Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093819542
PECOS PAC ID: 5496658874
Enrollment ID: O20040202000228

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Robert Balk, MD
1725 W Harrison St, Pob 054,
Chicago, IL 60612-3841

Ph: (312) 942-5871
Robert Balk, MD
1725 W Harrison St, Pob 054,
Chicago, IL 60612-3841

Ph: (312) 942-5871

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1700 W Van Buren St, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: 312-942-4200    Fax: 312-942-3568
Alexandra Dumitrescu,
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Dr. Mitesh Mahesh Kabadi, M.D.
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Dr. Marta Batus, MD
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