Dr. Joseph Balkman
Chiropractic in Fort Smith, Arkansas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 55+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joseph Balkman, DC, is a Chiropractic specialist in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He attended and graduated from Palmer College Chiropractic - West Sunnyvale in 1969, having over 55 years of diverse experience, especially in Chiropractic. Dr. Joseph Balkman also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Balkman Chiropractic Clinic. Dr. Joseph Balkman accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (479) 646-3984 to request Dr. Joseph Balkman the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Joseph Balkman |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
2567441546 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Chiropractic (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 55 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
help Doctor of Chiropractic
A chiropractor is a person who practices chiropractic, specialising in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health.
Education and Training
- Dr. Joseph Balkman attended and graduated from Palmer College Chiropractic - West Sunnyvale in 1969.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1518968270
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2005
- NPI Deactivation Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2006
- NPI Reactivation Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Joseph Balkman
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joseph Balkman has been primarily specialized in Neurology for over 55 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Chiropractor / Neurology
click for detail Neurology Chiropractic Neurology is defined as the field of functional neurology that engages the internal - and external environment of the individual in a structured and targeted approach to affect positive changes in the nervous system and consequently the physiology and behavior of an individual. Chiropractic Neurologists are board-certified specialists in non-drug, non-surgical care for those with neurologically based health problems. There are many conditions people suffer from that are in this broad category: learning and attention disorders, headaches, vertigo, pain syndromes, developmental disorders, nerve injury, spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke, movement disorders, and many other conditions.
| 795 | Arkansas |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Balkman Chiropractic Clinic
| Balkman Chiropractic Clinic | 4 |
Practice Locations
3444 Old Greenwood Rd
Suite A
Fort Smith, AR 72903-5462
Phone: (479) 646-3984
Fax: (479) 646-2129
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, February 18, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, October 20, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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