Quick answers
- Does Charles F. Balbuena Heath accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles F. Balbuena Heath 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 Charles F. Balbuena Heath see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 45 services for Charles F. Balbuena Heath. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles F. Balbuena Heath's NPI number?
- 1851389076. 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 Charles F. Balbuena Heath, 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 45 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 66 |
Most frequent services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)19 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%
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles F. Balbuena Heath is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1302 River StPalatka, FL 32177 (386) 328‑8371
- 1305 N Orange Ave, Suite 120 123Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284‑5904
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles F. Balbuena Heath as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rural Health Care Incorporated29 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Practiceprimary
Other general practitioners in Palatka
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palatka, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rural Health Care Incorporated
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851389076 |
| 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