Lauren Balbas, MS, PA-C
NPI 1417352345 · Physician Assistant · Laguna Niguel, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Balbas, MS, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Laguna Niguel, CA (NPI 1417352345).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417352345
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MS, PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 52096 (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
11 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
1,209 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 | 310 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 170 | $83 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth11103 | 103 | $48 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 100 | $70 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 96 | $38 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 419 | 339 |
| Ketoconazole | 137 | 82 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 130 | 86 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 74 | 65 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 66 | 47 |
| Tacrolimus | 56 | 41 |
| Fluorouracil | 41 | 39 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 39 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,322 across 38 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
- 2014-11-04
- Last updated
- 2015-10-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Balbas's NPI number?
- Lauren Balbas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417352345, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Balbas's specialty?
- Lauren Balbas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lauren Balbas located?
- Lauren Balbas's practice location on file with NPPES is 27995 Greenfield Dr Ste C, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-4432.
- What is Lauren Balbas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Balbas is (949) 360-4400.
- Does Lauren Balbas accept Medicare?
- Lauren Balbas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Balbas's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Balbas's NPI (1417352345) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.