Karl Balch, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Bakersfield, CA
Karl Balch, M.D. is a orthopedic surgery in Bakersfield, CA with about 16 yrs in practice.
- SpecialtyOrthopedic Surgery
- Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (2010)
- TelehealthNot reported
- Practice size136 clinicians
- Medicare assignmentAccepts assignment (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
- Medicare activity~529 patients across 1,886 services, avg age 73
Common services
| Service | Medicare services | Medicare allows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | 492 | $92 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 297 | $131 | See prices → |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 236 | $76 | See prices → |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | 174 | $43 | See prices → |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 170 | $49 | See prices → |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 132 | $50 | See prices → |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 82 | $1,272 | See prices → |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 77 | $112 | See prices → |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | 28 | $1,270 | See prices → |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | 21 | $170 | See prices → |
Hospital affiliations
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.