Quick answers
- Does Catherine H. Balestra accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Catherine H. Balestra 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 Catherine H. Balestra see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 291 Original Medicare patients and 936 services for Catherine H. Balestra. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Catherine H. Balestra's NPI number?
- 1518177013. 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 Catherine H. Balestra, 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 | 291 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 936 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)278 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)241 services
- Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm (13132)106 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)47 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks (17313)41 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Diabetes30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Catherine H. Balestra is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 20803 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 305Aventura, FL 33180 (305) 521‑8971
- 3225 Aviation Ave, Suite 700Miami, FL 33133 (305) 273‑4641
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Catherine H. Balestra as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vitalmd Group Holding LLC537 clinicians in the group
- Premier Dermatology, MD, LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Aventura
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aventura, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vitalmd Group Holding LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518177013 |
| 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