Salma Balbas, PA-C
NPI 1194314104 · Physician Assistant · Los Alamitos, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Salma Balbas, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Los Alamitos, CA (NPI 1194314104).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194314104
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA59047 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 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
1,512 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 499 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 351 | $84 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 133 | $50 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 126 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 98 | $102 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 102 | 43 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 68 | 45 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 29 | 17 |
| Mupirocin | 25 | 18 |
| Metronidazole | 16 | — |
| Ciclopirox | 15 | — |
| Fluocinonide | 15 | 11 |
| Hydrocortisone | 13 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,700 across 100 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
- 2021-01-14
- Last updated
- 2023-04-18
- Certified
- 2023-04-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Salma Balbas's NPI number?
- Salma Balbas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194314104, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Salma Balbas's specialty?
- Salma Balbas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Salma Balbas located?
- Salma Balbas's practice location on file with NPPES is 3772 Katella Ave Ste 206, Los Alamitos, CA 90720-6428.
- What is Salma Balbas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Salma Balbas is (562) 430-4294.
- Does Salma Balbas accept Medicare?
- Salma Balbas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Salma Balbas's NPI active?
- Yes — Salma Balbas's NPI (1194314104) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.