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Internal Medicine

Ofelia C. Balta, MD

Works at hospitals in Franklin, NC · Bryson City, NC · Sylva, NC … · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Ofelia C. Balta, MD is an internal medicine doctor at 98 A-B Cope Creek Rd, Sylva, NC 28779. Phone: (828) 586-7798. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ofelia C. Balta had 510 Original Medicare patients and 5,630 services. NPI 1912980178. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ofelia C. Balta, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients510
Services billed to Medicare5,630
Different services or procedures56
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,161 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)571 services
  3. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)432 services
  4. Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)336 services
  5. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ofelia C. Balta is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Sylva

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sylva, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1912980178
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians