Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Claudio Ballester work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Claudio Ballester at 1 hospital: Hospital Pavia Arecibo. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Claudio Ballester see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Arecibo, PR. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Claudio Ballester's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Sports Medicine.
- Does Claudio Ballester accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Claudio Ballester accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Claudio Ballester?
- (787) 360-6561, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Claudio Ballester's NPI number?
- 1326327552. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Claudio Ballester works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Claudio Ballester at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Hospital Pavia AreciboArecibo, PR · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 400087
Practice locations
Addresses where Claudio Ballester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Hospital Pavia Arecibo, Carr 129 Suite 102Arecibo, PR 00612 (787) 360‑6561
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
- Sports Medicinealso
Other orthopedic surgeons in Puerto Rico
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Puerto Rico — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326327552 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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