Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Leora Balsam, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Worcester, MA
- NPI 1083800585
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 89.0 / 100 · 2023
- 28 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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55 Lake Avenue North, Department of Surgery
Worcester, MA 016550001
(508) 334-2577
fax (508) 334-7284 - Mailing address
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Po Box 415348
Boston, MA 022415348
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 2, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Massachusetts #273202 · New York #248717-1 · California #A69615
- Medicaid
- CA #00A869820
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1083800585. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
214
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$110,078
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 42 | 42 | $133 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 40 | 40 | $1,793 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 30 | 30 | $184 | |
33518 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 24 | 24 | $403 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 18 | 18 | $67 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 17 | 17 | $129 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 15 | 15 | $84 | |
33361 |
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 14 | 14 | $745 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 14 | 13 | $177 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Worcester Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 7.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$33
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abiomed | 1 | $32.69 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Leora Balsam's medical specialty?
Dr. Leora Balsam practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Worcester, MA.
Where does Dr. Leora Balsam practice?
Dr. Leora Balsam practices at 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 016550001. Office phone: 5083342577.
What is Dr. Leora Balsam's NPI?
Dr. Leora Balsam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083800585, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Leora Balsam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Leora Balsam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Leora Balsam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.