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DR. MARIA ELISA BALLESTER MD
NPI 1164649554
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Santurce, PR

Active since April 19, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1449 CALLE AMERICO SALAS, EDIFICIO PAVIA II SUITE 101, SANTURCE, PR 00909(787) 725-2222(787) 725-4450 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Maria Elisa Ballester Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MARIA ELISA BALLESTER MD (NPI 1164649554) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Santurce, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (9839) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Presbyterian Community Hosp, and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164649554
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2081H0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. MARIA ELISA BALLESTERCredential: MD
Location Address1449 CALLE AMERICO SALAS, EDIFICIO PAVIA II SUITE 101Santurce, PR 00909-2100
Mailing AddressPo Box 8936San Juan, PR 00910-0936 · (787) 725-2222 · Fax (787) 725-4450
Phone(787) 725-2222
Fax(787) 725-4450
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1164649554 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2081H0002X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 9839
Definition
A physical medicine and rehabilitation physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
1449 CALLE AMERICO SALAS, Santurce, PR 00909
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINE59287PR
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified81981PR

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Maria Elisa Ballester Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3678722550
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121009000758
Eligible to Order & Refer– Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
46 services24 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Presbyterian Community Hosp

Acute Care Hospitals · San Juan, PR
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number400001
Location1451 Ashford AvenueSan Juan, PR 00907 · San Juan County
Emergency services

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. CARLOS RUBEN DIAZ MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1449 CALLE AMERICO SALAS, EDIFICIO PAVIA II, SUITE 102
SANTURCE, PR 00909
San Juan Municipio (787) 721-0525
ELADIO PEREZ CRUZ MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1449 CALLE AMERICO SALAS, STE 103
SAN JUAN, PR 00909
San Juan Municipio (787) 722-1717
DR. RAFAEL A. GALLARDO MENDEZ M.D.
Ophthalmology
1449 CALLE AMERICO SALAS, EDIF. PAVIA II, SUITE 203
SAN JUAN, PR 00909
San Juan Municipio (787) 725-6001
CARLOS R DIAZ VELEZ MD CSP
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1449 CALLE AMERICO SALAS, EDIFICIO PAVIA II SUITE 102
SANTURCE, PR 00909
San Juan Municipio (787) 721-0525
MEDICAL LOGISTICS SERVICES
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
1449 CALLE AMERICO SALAS, SUITE 101
SAN JUAN, PR 00909
San Juan Municipio (787) 370-3104

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Maria Ballester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maria Ballester is 1164649554. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2007.

Where is Maria Ballester located?

Maria Ballester practices at 1449 Calle Americo Salas Edificio Pavia II Suite 101, Santurce, PR 00909. The listed phone number is (787) 725-2222.

What is Maria Ballester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 2081H0002X.

Is Maria Ballester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maria Ballester is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Maria Ballester affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Maria Ballester is affiliated with Presbyterian Community Hosp.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maria Ballester was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.