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Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH

(Ron Balkisoon, MD, MSc, DIH, FRCPC)

(35 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pulmonology (Lung & Respiratory Disease) and General Practice

McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario (1988)

1400 Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80206

1-877-359-0396

Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH is a pulmonologist in Denver, CO specializing in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease) and general practice. He graduated from McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH is affiliated with National Jewish Health and Main Campus.

Office Locations

1400 Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80206

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Ronald Balkissoon Location: Denver, Colo.”—"Dollars for Docs: The top earners list MAP, SEARCH", Troy Record, March 2013

“Dr. Ronald Balkissoon is one of the highest drug company earners in the nation, according to the database of payments compiled by ProPublica.”—"Colorado doctors take big speaking fees from drug companies, data show", The Denver Post, March 2013

“Dr. Ronald Balkissoon, a pulmonologist, earned more than $300,000.”—"Colorado doctors still accepting money from drug companies", The Denver Post, September 2011

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

bronchoscopy

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

endobronchial biopsy

laryngoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH performed more bronchoscopy, diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, endobronchial biopsy, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Top 10%

By Volume:

endoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH performed more endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic procedures

By Affordability:

bronchoalveolar lavage

bronchoscopy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH performed more diagnostic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), and bronchoscopy 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. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH treated as a pulmonologist in Denver, CO during 2012 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	37
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	82
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH treated as a pulmonologist in Denver, CO during 2013 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	106
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	138
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	81

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	61

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	75
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	68
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH treated as a pulmonologist in Denver, CO during 2014 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	107
diagnostic procedures	57
doctor visit	154
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	49
minimally invasive procedures	106

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	48
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH treated as a pulmonologist in Denver, CO during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, diagnostic procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	135
diagnostic procedures	78
doctor visit	187
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	58
minimally invasive procedures	136

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	146

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	66
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	72
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH treated as a pulmonologist in Denver, CO during 2016 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	212
diagnostic procedures	130
doctor visit	219
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	73
minimally invasive procedures	203

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	80

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	75
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	64
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH treated as a pulmonologist in Denver, CO during 2017 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	177
diagnostic procedures	104
doctor visit	206
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	63
minimally invasive procedures	167

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	86

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	56
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	62
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	55
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH treated as a pulmonologist in Denver, CO during 2019 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	110
diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	165
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	89

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	55
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	62
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH treated as a pulmonologist in Denver, CO during 2020 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	125
diagnostic procedures	60
doctor visit	189
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	110

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH treated as a pulmonologist in Denver, CO during 2021 were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	147
diagnostic procedures	71
doctor visit	198
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	60
minimally invasive procedures	131

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	88

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	47
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	67
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH treated as a pulmonologist in Denver, CO during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	131
diagnostic procedures	65
doctor visit	211
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	77
minimally invasive procedures	142

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	59
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	72
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH treated as a pulmonologist in Denver, CO were bronchoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

bronchoscopy	128
diagnostic procedures	69
doctor visit	174
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	119

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	50
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	69

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH treated were chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, asthma and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	52
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH graduated from McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario in 1988. He completed residency at Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto. He has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario (1988)

Residency: Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto (1991)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

National Jewish Health

Main Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 35 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH from all over the web to help you find the right in Denver, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$818,104 SYMBICORT $316,356	FASENRA $225,663	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $140,702	BREZTRI $54,972	DALIRESP $40,814	Other $39,598
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$702,384 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $238,492	NUCALA $84,754	BREO $76,540	ANORO ELLIPTA $70,494	ANORO $59,165	Other $172,938
Genentech USA, Inc.	$184,004 XOLAIR $61,824	$122,180
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$125,327 DUPIXENT $114,504	DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION $7,772	$3,052
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$108,073 Brovana $58,920	Lonhala Magnair $33,438	UTIBRON $15,215	$500
Other	$203,684 DUPIXENT $75,349	UTIBRON $27,849	NON BRAND $19,491	XOLAIR $12,585	DALIRESP $8,464	Other $59,946

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,571,386
Travel and Lodging	$285,338
Consulting Fee	$224,778
Food and Beverage	$39,901
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$16,000
Other	$4,176

Biography

Dr. Ron Balkissoon is a physician who specializes in general practice and pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease). The average patient rating for Dr. Balkissoon is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and a hospital affiliated with McMaster University, Dr. Balkissoon attended medical school at McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences. He is professionally affiliated with National Jewish Health.

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2015

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2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2017

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2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald C. Balkissoon, MD, MSc, DIH From 2012 - 2022

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