Alicia Balster, PA-C
NPI 1649886375 · Physician Assistant · Vadnais Hights, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alicia Balster, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Vadnais Hights, MN (NPI 1649886375).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649886375
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 13437 (MN)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
408 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 142 | $62 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 84 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 69 | $75 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 61 | $40 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 20 | $160 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 177 | 102 |
| Cephalexin | 115 | 68 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 84 | 66 |
| Amoxicillin | 72 | 43 |
| Cefadroxil | 58 | 57 |
| Meloxicam | 45 | 24 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 34 | 11 |
| Methylprednisolone | 31 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$100 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2780 Snelling Ave N Ste 310Roseville, MN 55113-7125Phone: (612) 670-4971Fax: (612) 440-2178
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-09-18
- Last updated
- 2022-10-24
- Certified
- 2022-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alicia Balster's NPI number?
- Alicia Balster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649886375, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alicia Balster's specialty?
- Alicia Balster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Alicia Balster located?
- Alicia Balster's practice location on file with NPPES is 3580 Arcade Street South, Vadnais Hights, MN 55127.
- What is Alicia Balster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alicia Balster is (651) 968-5461.
- Does Alicia Balster accept Medicare?
- Alicia Balster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alicia Balster's NPI active?
- Yes — Alicia Balster's NPI (1649886375) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.