Mihaela Balica, MD
NPI 1609935287 · Internal Medicine Physician · Pacific Palisades, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mihaela Balica, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Pacific Palisades, CA (NPI 1609935287).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609935287
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A63010 (CA)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
127 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 | 51 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 45 | $99 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 31 | $9 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$139 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 61 | 59 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 36 | 31 |
| Meloxicam | 32 | 31 |
| Prednisone | 29 | 29 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 29 | 28 |
| Azithromycin | 18 | 17 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 16 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5601 De Soto AveWoodland Hills, CA 91367-6701Phone: (818) 719-2000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-08
- Last updated
- 2024-11-26
- Certified
- 2024-11-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mihaela Balica's NPI number?
- Mihaela Balica's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609935287, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mihaela Balica's specialty?
- Mihaela Balica is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mihaela Balica located?
- Mihaela Balica's practice location on file with NPPES is 881 Alma Real Dr Ste 101, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272-3792.
- What is Mihaela Balica's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mihaela Balica is (310) 829-8923.
- Does Mihaela Balica accept Medicare?
- Mihaela Balica is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mihaela Balica's NPI active?
- Yes — Mihaela Balica's NPI (1609935287) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.