MRS. KATHARINE J BALBUENA MD
NPI 1750340105
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Shreveport, LA

Q: What is Katharine Balbuena's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katharine Balbuena is 1750340105. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2006.

Q: What is Katharine Balbuena's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with taxonomy code 208100000X.

Active since March 22, 2006PECOS Enrolled

1111 LINE AVE, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101(817) 284-9850(817) 284-9859 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 28, 2025, Jun 11, 2021, Jul 27, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Mrs. Katharine J Balbuena Md NPPES

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

MRS. KATHARINE J BALBUENA MD (NPI 1750340105) is an individual physical medicine & rehabilitation provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Texas (K0624) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750340105

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208100000X

Provider Legal NameMRS. KATHARINE J BALBUENACredential: MD

Location Address1111 LINE AVEShreveport, LA 71101-3841

Mailing AddressPo Box 734107Dallas, TX 75373-4107 · (817) 284-9850 · Fax (817) 284-3425

Phone(817) 284-9850

Fax(817) 284-9859

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 28, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 28, 2025

✔ NPI 1750340105 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208100000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · K0624

Definition

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.

1111 LINE AVE, Shreveport, LA 71101

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid029577601TX

Other0030QDTX · Bcbs

Other8AJ344TX · Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, HMO Louisiana.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 (PECOS)

Mrs. Katharine J Balbuena Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

1,383 services238 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

348 services208 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

129 services125 patients

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 12

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0143

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers63 claims63 services$58.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms E0163

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

4 suppliers34 claims34 services$61.59 avg. paid by Medicare

Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms E0165

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers35 claims35 services$7.58 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier21 claims21 services$16.82 avg. paid by Medicare

Wheelchair accessory, adjustable height, detachable armrest, complete assembly, each E0973

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

1 supplier24 claims24 services$56.23 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier21 claims21 services$87.32 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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

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