Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Octavia Balan, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hospitalist Physician · Buffalo, NY
- NPI 1649236134
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 87.1 / 100 · 2023
- 31 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
85 High St
Buffalo, NY 142031149
(716) 630-1000
fax (716) 630-1254 - Mailing address
-
425 Essjay RD Ste 170
Williamsville, NY 142218235
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 2, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #238626
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649236134. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
565
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$68,352
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 149 | 64 | $115 | |
99309 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 122 | 47 | $104 | |
99310 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 112 | 44 | $150 | |
99309 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 56 | 18 | $104 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 43 | 42 | $111 | |
99310 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 37 | 16 | $150 | |
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 18 | 11 | $73 | |
99306 |
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 15 | 15 | $178 | |
99316 |
Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes | 13 | 13 | $128 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 72 peers in Buffalo Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 88. This provider delivers 6.4× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
78
Patients
53
Total drug cost
$6,788
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 44 | 30 | $226 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | Generic | 12 | 12 | $447 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 11 | 11 | $6,025 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 11 | 0 | $90 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Octavia Balan's medical specialty?
Dr. Octavia Balan practices Internal Medicine Physician in Buffalo, NY.
Where does Dr. Octavia Balan practice?
Dr. Octavia Balan practices at 85 High St, Buffalo, NY 142031149. Office phone: 7166301000.
What is Dr. Octavia Balan's NPI?
Dr. Octavia Balan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649236134, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Octavia Balan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Octavia Balan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Octavia Balan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99310). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.