PAOLA B BALLESTER MD
NPI 1538329347
Hospitalist in St Petersburg, FL

Q: What is Paola Ballester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paola Ballester is 1538329347. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2008.

Q: What is Paola Ballester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paola Ballester was last updated on March 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.

Active since June 16, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

601 5TH ST S, 5TH FLOOR, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701(727) 767-4243 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Paola B Ballester Md NPPES

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

PAOLA B BALLESTER MD (NPI 1538329347) is an individual hospitalist provider in St Petersburg, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME109571) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, and is a graduate of Florida State University College Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538329347

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NamePAOLA B BALLESTERCredential: MD

Location Address601 5TH ST S, 5TH FLOORSt Petersburg, FL 33701-4804

Mailing Address601 5th St S Ste 5St Petersburg, FL 33701-4804 · (727) 767-4243

Phone(727) 767-4243

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSFlorida State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateJune 16, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 9, 2026

NPPES CertifiedMarch 9, 2026

✔ NPI 1538329347 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME109571

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License ME109571 (FL)

601 5TH ST S, St Petersburg, FL 33701

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid003629600FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).Insurance ›

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

Paola B 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 ID3678935954

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230817004106

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

Childrens · Saint Petersburg, FL

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number103300

Location501 Sixth Avenue SouthSaint Petersburg, FL 33701 · Pinellas County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33701 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$130.04 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$99.16 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

SUPAMIT UKARAPONG M.D.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)

601 5TH ST S
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701

Pinellas County (727) 767-3636

AIMEN ELMEHDI BEN AYAD M.D.

Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)

601 5TH ST S
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33701

Pinellas County (727) 767-4313

DR. JENNIFER BECK DEAN MD

Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)

601 5TH ST S
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701

Pinellas County (727) 767-4176

MRS. SHANNA ANN SHERMAN ARNP

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)

601 5TH ST S, SUITE 605
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701

Pinellas County (727) 822-4300

SHELLEY NICHOLLS APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)

601 5TH ST S
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701

Pinellas County (727) 767-3636

MARY CATHERINE DORN

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

601 5TH ST S
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701

Pinellas County (727) 898-7451

GERALD FRANCIS TUITE JR. MD

Neurological Surgery

601 5TH ST S, 5TH FLOOR
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701

Pinellas County (727) 767-8181

DR. SCOTT D MCKINLEY DO

Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)

601 5TH ST S, STE 708 DEPT 3012
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33701

Pinellas County (727) 767-4146

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 Paola Ballester's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paola Ballester is 1538329347. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2008.

Where is Paola Ballester located?

Paola Ballester practices at 601 5th St S 5th Floor, St Petersburg, FL 33701. The listed phone number is (727) 767-4243.

What is Paola Ballester's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Paola Ballester enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paola 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.

What insurance does Paola Ballester accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Paola Ballester as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Paola Ballester affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paola Ballester is affiliated with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paola Ballester was last updated on March 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.