Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Douglas Ballesteros, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · National City, CA
- NPI 1275572372
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 78.0 / 100 · 2023
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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2400 E 4Th St, Emergency Department
National City, CA 919502026
(619) 470-4321 - Additional location
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8910 Villa la Jolla Dr Ste 100
La Jolla, CA 920371701
(800) 926-8273 - Mailing address
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1700 E Walnut Ave, Suite 250
El Segundo, CA 902452605
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 1, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A74965
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275572372. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
559
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$66,646
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 221 | 213 | $177 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 171 | 168 | $122 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 111 | 104 | $8 | |
99283 |
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | 44 | 43 | $72 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 12 | 12 | $218 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in National City Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 103. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
33
Patients
33
Total drug cost
$295
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 17 | 17 | $127 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 16 | 16 | $168 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Douglas Ballesteros's medical specialty?
Dr. Douglas Ballesteros practices Emergency Medicine Physician in National City, CA.
Where does Dr. Douglas Ballesteros practice?
Dr. Douglas Ballesteros practices at 2400 E 4Th St, National City, CA 919502026. Office phone: 6194704321.
What is Dr. Douglas Ballesteros's NPI?
Dr. Douglas Ballesteros's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275572372, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Douglas Ballesteros accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Ballesteros accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Douglas Ballesteros commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.