Quick answers
- Does Ofelia C. Balta accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ofelia C. Balta 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 Ofelia C. Balta see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 510 Original Medicare patients and 5,630 services for Ofelia C. Balta. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ofelia C. Balta's NPI number?
- 1912980178. 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 Ofelia C. Balta, 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 | 510 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,630 |
| Different services or procedures | 56 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,161 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)571 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)432 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)336 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)307 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 pressure69%
- Arthritis44%
- Anxiety31%
- Depression27%
- Diabetes25%
Hospitals where Ofelia C. Balta works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ofelia C. Balta at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Angel Medical CenterFranklin, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341326
- DLP Swain County Hospital LLCBryson City, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341305
- Harris Regional HospitalSylva, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340016
- Haywood Regional Medical CenterClyde, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340184
- Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340002
Practice locations
Addresses where Ofelia C. Balta is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 98 A-B Cope Creek RdSylva, NC 28779 (828) 586‑7798
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Pediatric Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Sylva
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sylva, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912980178 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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