Quick answers
- Does Luke H. Balsamo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luke H. Balsamo 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 Luke H. Balsamo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 505 Original Medicare patients and 3,076 services for Luke H. Balsamo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Luke H. Balsamo's NPI number?
- 1952477317. 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 Luke H. Balsamo, 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 | 505 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,076 |
| Different services or procedures | 104 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)577 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)407 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)301 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)223 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)177 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes35%
- Depression27%
- Anxiety27%
Hospitals where Luke H. Balsamo works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Luke H. Balsamo 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.
- Sentara Careplex HospitalHampton, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490093
- Sentara Leigh HospitalNorfolk, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 490046
- Sentara Norfolk General HospitalNorfolk, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490007
- Sentara Princess Anne HospitalVirginia Beach, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 490119
- Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalVirginia Beach, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490057
Practice locations
Addresses where Luke H. Balsamo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6160 Kempsville Cir, Suite 200bNorfolk, VA 23502 (757) 321‑3300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Luke H. Balsamo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vann-Virginia Center for Orthopaedics PC64 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Norfolk
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Norfolk, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vann-Virginia Center for Orthopaedics PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952477317 |
| 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