Quick answers
- Does George W. Balfour accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George W. Balfour accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does George W. Balfour see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 140 Original Medicare patients and 2,289 services for George W. Balfour. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George W. Balfour's NPI number?
- 1053314716. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for George W. Balfour, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 140 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,289 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)551 services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)452 services
- Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care (G0283)443 services
- Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes (97035)393 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)91 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes44%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Depression31%
Practice locations
Addresses where George W. Balfour is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4849 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite 217Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
- 4849 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite 217Van Nuys, CA 91403
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George W. Balfour as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lesin Balfour and Ziv a Prof Med Corp6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hand Surgeryprimary
- Orthopedic Surgeryalso
Other hand surgeons in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lesin Balfour and Ziv a Prof Med Corp
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Wisconsin |
| Graduation year | 1973 (53 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053314716 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians