Dr. Nicole L Balchune

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 18+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Nicole L Balchune, DO, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. She attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006, having over 18 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Dr. Nicole L Balchune also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Geisinger Clinic. Dr. Nicole L Balchune accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (570) 829-5050 to request Dr. Nicole L Balchune the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 175 S Wilkes Barre Blvd
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-5040

Phone 1: (570) 829-5050
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Nicole L Balchune
Gender Female
PECOS ID 7012060916
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 18 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Nicole L Balchune attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1659505931
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, May 14, 2009

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She 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.
  • EHR - She does 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.
  • MHI - She 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.
  • MOC - She 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. Nicole L Balchune

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Nicole L Balchune has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 18 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Geisinger Clinic


Practice Locations

175 S Wilkes Barre Blvd
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-5040
Phone: (570) 829-5050
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, August 4, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, May 14, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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