Summary

Dr. James Balvich is an internal medicine and emergency medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin and brings nearly five decades of clinical experience to patient care.

Dr. Balvich practices at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, North Carolina, and maintains hospital privileges at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. His expertise includes treating breathing difficulties and chest wall pain. He performs emergency care services along with diagnostic imaging procedures such as chest fluoroscopy and chest X-rays to help diagnose and monitor various conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 48 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • Medical College Of Wisconsin
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Watauga Medical Center Inc

336 Deerfield RdBoone, NC 28607

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48 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
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Speaks English
Boone , NCLyons , COMansfield , LAJefferson , NC
Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Christopher Balvich

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthNow
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • PreferredOne
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Christopher Balvich has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Christopher Balvich has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Injury
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Medical College Of Wisconsin

Medical School

Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated in 1978

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. James Balvich's office located?
Dr. James Balvich's office is located at 336 Deerfield Rd, Boone, NC, 28607.
Does Dr. James Balvich accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. James Balvich has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Balvich affiliated with?
Dr. James Balvich is affiliated with Caldwell Memorial Hospital.
Does Dr. James Balvich accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Balvich accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. James Balvich accepting new patients?
Dr. James Balvich has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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