Douglas Ballesteros, MD
NPI 1275572372 · Emergency Medicine Physician · National City, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Ballesteros, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in National City, CA (NPI 1275572372).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275572372
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A74965 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
565 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 231 | $173 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 202 | $119 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 98 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 34 | $70 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$173 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 30 | 29 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 17 | 17 |
| Prednisone | 12 | 11 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 12 | 12 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 11 | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 8910 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste 100La Jolla, CA 92037-1701Phone: (800) 926-8273
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-05
- Last updated
- 2019-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Ballesteros's NPI number?
- Douglas Ballesteros's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275572372, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Ballesteros's specialty?
- Douglas Ballesteros is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Ballesteros located?
- Douglas Ballesteros's practice location on file with NPPES is 2400 E 4th St, National City, CA 91950-2026.
- What is Douglas Ballesteros's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Ballesteros is (619) 470-4321.
- Does Douglas Ballesteros accept Medicare?
- Douglas Ballesteros is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Ballesteros's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Ballesteros's NPI (1275572372) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.