# Linda A Balles, CNM

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/linda-balles-cnm-1346442670
NPI: 1346442670
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Linda A Balles, CNM is a certified nurse midwife (cnm) based in Columbia, SC practicing at Prisma Health Medical Group-midlands with NPI 1346442670.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Certified Nurse Midwife (cnm)
- Credential: CNM
- Gender: Female
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 1998
- NPI: 1346442670 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1346442670))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Prisma Health Medical Group-midlands
- Address: 300 Palmetto Health Pkwy, Suite 300, Columbia, SC, 292121763
- Phone: (803) 907-7300
- Group practice size: 1017 members

## Insurance accepted (4 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 19 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 5 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Linda A Balles, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1346442670).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 3 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $89.

Largest disclosed payer: OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC ($51 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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