Luke Balsamo, MD
NPI 1952477317 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Portsmouth, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luke Balsamo, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Portsmouth, VA (NPI 1952477317).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952477317
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101102569 (VA)
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
1,789 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 407 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 301 | $123 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 223 | $46 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 177 | $44 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 132 | $33 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 127 | $70 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 413 | 133 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 45 | 28 |
| Gabapentin | 30 | 16 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 25 | 18 |
| Amoxicillin | 19 | 11 |
| Celecoxib | 12 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$65 across 3 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)
- 6160 Kempsville Cir Ste 200bNorfolk, VA 23502-3945Phone: (757) 321-3300Fax: (757) 321-3330
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-28
- Last updated
- 2018-11-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luke Balsamo's NPI number?
- Luke Balsamo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952477317, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luke Balsamo's specialty?
- Luke Balsamo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luke Balsamo located?
- Luke Balsamo's practice location on file with NPPES is 620 John Paul Jones Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23708-2111.
- What is Luke Balsamo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luke Balsamo is (757) 953-1814.
- Does Luke Balsamo accept Medicare?
- Luke Balsamo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luke Balsamo's NPI active?
- Yes — Luke Balsamo's NPI (1952477317) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-11-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.