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Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1993)

Professional interests include: breast imaging

1650 W College Street
Grapevine, TX 76051

(817) 481-1588

Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Grapevine, TX specializing in diagnostic radiology. She graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD is affiliated with Radiology Associates of North Texas, P.A., Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine, Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Las Colinas, Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving.

Office Locations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving

1650 W College Street
Grapevine, TX 76051

(817) 481-1588

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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving

1901 N Macarthur Boulevard
Irving, TX 75061

(972) 990-8100

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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving

2400 N Interstate 35e
Waxahachie, TX 75165

(469) 843-4000

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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving

3500 Gaston Avenue
Dallas, TX 75246

(214) 820-0111

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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving

400 W Lyndon B Johnson Freeway Suite 101
Irving, TX 75063

(972) 868-4000

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815 Pennsylvania Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76104

(817) 321-0404

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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving

816 West Cannon Street
Fort Worth, TX 76104

(817) 321-0404

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In The News

“Taking a Tylenol a few hours before your appointment can also make a slight difference, says Dr. Amy Balis, a radiologist who specializes in breast imaging at Baylor Medical Center at Irving.”—"Many still avoiding annual mammograms", NBC News, October 2008

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD performed more X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

mammogram

screening mammogram

targeted breast ultrasound

By Affordability:

image-guided breast biopsy

image-guided breast procedures

image-guided core breast biopsy

stereotactic biopsy

stereotactic breast biopsy

stereotactic core breast biopsy

targeted breast ultrasound

ultrasound-guided breast biopsy

ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD performed more mammogram (breast X-ray), screening mammogram, and targeted breast ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for breast biopsy, breast needle biopsy, breast ultrasound, image-guided biopsy, image-guided breast biopsy, image-guided breast procedures, image-guided core breast biopsy, stereotactic biopsy, stereotactic breast biopsy, stereotactic core breast biopsy, targeted breast ultrasound, ultrasound-guided breast biopsy, and ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grapevine, TX during 2012 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1617
diagnostic imaging	184
diagnostic procedures	26
hip imaging	12
image guided procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
minor procedures	26
musculoskeletal imaging	206
preventive care	1317
spinal procedures	47
thoracic (chest) imaging	276
ultrasound (sonogram)	90
women's imaging	1591
X-rays	2030

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grapevine, TX during 2013 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1394
diagnostic imaging	171
diagnostic procedures	45
excision	13
hip imaging	29
image guided procedures	45
minimally invasive procedures	45
minor procedures	45
musculoskeletal imaging	223
open surgery	13
preventive care	1096
spinal procedures	49
thoracic (chest) imaging	247
ultrasound (sonogram)	82
women's imaging	1349
X-rays	1786

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	1524

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1333
Black	101
Hispanic	153
Asian	58
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	889
From 75 to 84	517
85 and over	122
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grapevine, TX during 2014 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1262
diagnostic imaging	137
diagnostic procedures	29
hip imaging	15
image guided procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	29
minor procedures	29
musculoskeletal imaging	187
preventive care	1021
spinal procedures	45
thoracic (chest) imaging	233
ultrasound (sonogram)	75
women's imaging	1233
X-rays	1623

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	1389

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1228
Black	87
Hispanic	135
Asian	46
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	797
From 75 to 84	487
85 and over	111
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grapevine, TX during 2015 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1380
diagnostic imaging	169
diagnostic procedures	36
image guided procedures	51
minimally invasive procedures	51
minor procedures	36
musculoskeletal imaging	134
preventive care	1026
spinal procedures	23
thoracic (chest) imaging	129
ultrasound (sonogram)	134
women's imaging	1329
X-rays	1481

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	2688

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2302
Black	184
Hispanic	260
Asian	90
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1546
From 75 to 84	912
85 and over	200
Less than 65	220

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grapevine, TX during 2016 were breast procedures, X-rays, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1234
diagnostic imaging	175
diagnostic procedures	26
image guided procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
minor procedures	26
musculoskeletal imaging	113
preventive care	889
thoracic (chest) imaging	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	144
women's imaging	1208
X-rays	1219

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	1129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	919
Black	77
Hispanic	115
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	625
From 75 to 84	374
85 and over	75
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grapevine, TX during 2017 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1190
diagnostic imaging	199
diagnostic procedures	47
image guided procedures	47
minimally invasive procedures	47
minor procedures	47
musculoskeletal imaging	214
preventive care	784
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	160
women's imaging	1143
X-rays	1211

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	1034

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	797
Black	93
Hispanic	113
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	600
From 75 to 84	339
85 and over	51
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grapevine, TX during 2018 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1189
diagnostic imaging	177
diagnostic procedures	42
image guided procedures	54
minimally invasive procedures	54
minor procedures	42
musculoskeletal imaging	253
preventive care	848
ultrasound (sonogram)	110
women's imaging	1135
X-rays	1278

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	1075

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	842
Black	73
Hispanic	119
Asian	39
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	594
From 75 to 84	360
85 and over	47
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grapevine, TX during 2019 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1170
diagnostic imaging	205
diagnostic procedures	39
image guided procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	39
minor procedures	39
musculoskeletal imaging	225
preventive care	790
ultrasound (sonogram)	136
women's imaging	1131
X-rays	1220

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	1024

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	803
Black	81
Hispanic	106
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	579
From 75 to 84	338
85 and over	57
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grapevine, TX during 2020 were breast procedures, X-rays, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1128
diagnostic imaging	167
diagnostic procedures	59
image guided procedures	73
minimally invasive procedures	73
minor procedures	59
musculoskeletal imaging	158
preventive care	756
ultrasound (sonogram)	132
women's imaging	1055
X-rays	1081

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	722
Black	66
Hispanic	112
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	547
From 75 to 84	298
85 and over	64
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grapevine, TX during 2021 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1207
diagnostic imaging	195
diagnostic procedures	49
image guided procedures	62
minimally invasive procedures	62
minor procedures	49
musculoskeletal imaging	217
preventive care	818
ultrasound (sonogram)	132
women's imaging	1145
X-rays	1230

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	998

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	790
Black	70
Hispanic	100
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	567
From 75 to 84	329
85 and over	66
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grapevine, TX during 2022 were breast procedures, X-rays, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1193
diagnostic imaging	167
diagnostic procedures	42
image guided procedures	56
minimally invasive procedures	56
minor procedures	42
musculoskeletal imaging	200
preventive care	814
ultrasound (sonogram)	156
women's imaging	1137
X-rays	1181

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	776
Black	77
Hispanic	107
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	535
From 75 to 84	373
85 and over	69
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	3
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Grapevine, TX were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

breast procedures	1269
diagnostic imaging	176
diagnostic procedures	40
excision	13
hip imaging	18
image guided procedures	46
minimally invasive procedures	46
minor procedures	40
musculoskeletal imaging	193
open surgery	13
preventive care	923
spinal procedures	41
thoracic (chest) imaging	156
ultrasound (sonogram)	122
women's imaging	1223
X-rays	1394

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	987

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	82
Asian / Pacific Islander	38
Non-Hispanic White	955
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	120
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	393
85 and over	78
Less than 65	85
65 to 74	661

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1993. She completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Diagnostic Radiology- American Board of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology Diagnostic Radiology- American Board of Radiology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1993)

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals (1997)

Board Certification: Diagnostic Radiology- American Board of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology Diagnostic Radiology- American Board of Radiology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Radiology Associates of North Texas, P.A.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine

Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Las Colinas

Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Superior Health Plan, TriWest, Medicaid, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Superior Health Plan

TriWest

Medicaid

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amy Brown Balis, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
iCAD, Inc	$6,300 Mammography-Powerlook AMP $6,300
VuCOMP, Inc.	$2,283 M-Vu CAD $983	$1,300
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS INC.	$1,127 $1,127
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$141 Gilotrif $141
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$124 Myrbetriq $124
Other	$345 Nplate $104	JAKAFI $93	Kadcyla $88	BREVERA BREAST BIOPSY SYSTEM $17	$44

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$9,710
Food and Beverage	$610

Biography

Dr. Amy Balis specializes in diagnostic radiology. Her areas of expertise include breast imaging. Dr. Balis is professionally affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine and Radiology Associates of North Texas, P.A.. Superior Health Plan, Cigna, and Medicaid seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Balis accepts. Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Dr. Balis attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.