Individual provider

Michael Balat, M.D.

Obstetrics Physician Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Medicare enrolled

Michael Balat, M.D. is an Obstetrics Physician in Houston, TX, registered under NPI 1558719658. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 8575 PITNER RD, Houston, TX 77080. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
S4441 TX Obstetrics Physician primary
S4441 TX Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

This provider holds licence S4441 issued in TX. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology
PAC ID
2961827423
Enrollment ID
I20200731001108

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Obstetrics/gynecology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Obstetrics covers

A physician who specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with obstetric conditions. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207VX0000X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Obstetrics & Gynecology Obstetrics

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207VX0000X Obstetrics Physician Obstetrics S4441 TX primary
261QF0400X Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) S4441 TX

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1558719658 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateMay 30, 2016
Last updatedSep 25, 2025
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 8575 PITNER RD
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 462-6565
Mailing address 5502 1ST ST
Katy, TX 77493
Other identifiers 412881101 · Medicaid (TX)
This record was updated on Sep 25, 2025, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1558719658 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 8 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 5 5 8 7 1 9 6 5
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 5 1 8 5 1 9 6 1

Sum = 62 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 8 · actual last digit = 8

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1558719658?
NPI 1558719658 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Michael Balat, M.D. in Houston, TX. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Obstetrics cover?
A physician who specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with obstetric conditions.
How do I contact Michael Balat, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (713) 462-6565, last updated Sep 25, 2025. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Michael Balat, M.D. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1558719658 a valid number?
Yes. 1558719658 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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