Quick answers
- Does Lauri Ann Balter accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Lauri Ann Balter may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lauri Ann Balter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 31 Original Medicare patients and 395 services for Lauri Ann Balter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lauri Ann Balter's NPI number?
- 1538818125. 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 Lauri Ann Balter, 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 | 31 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 395 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 62 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 45 minutes (90834)133 services
- Psychotherapy, 30 minutes (90832)117 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).
- Anxiety75%
- High cholesterol68%
- Depression68%
- High blood pressure65%
- Diabetes42%
- Arthritis42%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lauri Ann Balter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 510 Hempstead Tpke, Rm 203West Hempstead, NY 11552 (516) 505‑7200
- 900 Walt Whitman Rd, Suite Ll1Melville, NY 11747 (516) 698‑5511
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lauri Ann Balter as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Aldad Medical PC79 clinicians in the group
- Visiting Counselors LCSW PLLC28 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
Other clinical social workers in West Hempstead
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Hempstead, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Aldad Medical PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CSW |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538818125 |
| 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