Rick Balestra, M.D.
NPI 1184824351 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Portland, OR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rick Balestra, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Portland, OR (NPI 1184824351).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184824351
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD169371 (OR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
366 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 59 | $131 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 58 | $209 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 48 | $78 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 31 | $117 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 22 | $166 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 95 | 27 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 77 | 23 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 48 | — |
| Azithromycin | 30 | — |
| Prednisone | 28 | 23 |
| Gabapentin | 25 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$649 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-24
- Last updated
- 2021-12-01
- Certified
- 2021-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rick Balestra's NPI number?
- Rick Balestra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184824351, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rick Balestra's specialty?
- Rick Balestra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rick Balestra located?
- Rick Balestra's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 Ne 99th Ave Ste 200, Portland, OR 97220-9442.
- What is Rick Balestra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rick Balestra is (503) 963-3030.
- Does Rick Balestra accept Medicare?
- Rick Balestra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rick Balestra's NPI active?
- Yes — Rick Balestra's NPI (1184824351) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.