Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Valeska Balderas, MD
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · McAllen, TX
- NPI 1588866370
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 82.3 / 100 · 2023
- 22 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
801 E Nolana Ave, Suite 4
McAllen, TX 78504
(956) 686-2626
fax (956) 686-1616 - Mailing address
-
110 E Savannah Ave Bldg C101
McAllen, TX 785031242
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 30, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #M6034
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588866370. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,607
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$147,442
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q9967 |
Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 1,100 | 11 | $0 | |
88305 |
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | 235 | 86 | $33 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 227 | 158 | $87 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 185 | 139 | $122 | |
88313 |
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report | 133 | 47 | $67 | |
88312 |
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report | 95 | 43 | $82 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 95 | 95 | $160 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 89 | 63 | $115 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 76 | 75 | $110 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 49 | 49 | $108 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in McAllen Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 98. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$855
Transactions
38
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 21 | $362.80 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 3 | $137.12 | |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | 1 | $109.89 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 4 | $96.51 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 2 | $35.55 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 1 | $28.80 | |
| Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, INC | 2 | $28.62 | |
| Aimmune Therapeutics, INC. | 2 | $27.17 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $16.45 | |
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 1 | $11.59 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,078
Patients
1,320
Total drug cost
$1,039,187
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | Generic | 811 | 347 | $14,264 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 420 | 196 | $6,274 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 354 | 170 | $5,607 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 201 | 77 | $17,530 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 195 | 77 | $187,412 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 180 | 87 | $5,200 |
| Lactulose | Generic | 154 | 64 | $12,399 |
| Xifaxan (Rifaximin) | Brand | 136 | 26 | $452,081 |
| Constulose (Lactulose) | Brand | 129 | 63 | $5,806 |
| Ursodiol | Generic | 105 | 31 | $19,832 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Valeska Balderas's medical specialty?
Dr. Valeska Balderas practices Gastroenterology Physician in McAllen, TX.
Where does Dr. Valeska Balderas practice?
Dr. Valeska Balderas practices at 801 E Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504. Office phone: 9566862626.
What is Dr. Valeska Balderas's NPI?
Dr. Valeska Balderas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588866370, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Valeska Balderas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Valeska Balderas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Valeska Balderas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.