Dr. Ricardo Ramon Balestra
Internal Medicine in San Jose, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 21+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Ricardo Ramon Balestra, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in San Jose, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Providence Medford Medical Center, Seton Medical Center. Dr. Ricardo Ramon Balestra also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Dchs Medical Foundation. Dr. Ricardo Ramon Balestra accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Ricardo Ramon Balestra at 625 Lincoln Ave to request Dr. Ricardo Ramon Balestra the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Ricardo Ramon Balestra |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
7214123785 |
Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 21 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Ricardo Ramon Balestra graduated from medical school in 2003.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1184824351
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, July 10, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Ricardo Ramon Balestra
Medical Licenses
Dr. Ricardo Ramon Balestra has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 21 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
click for detail Pulmonary Disease An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
| 35 125080 | Ohio |
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
click for detail Pulmonary Disease An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
| MD169371 | Oregon |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Medford, Oregon | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Daly City, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Dchs Medical Foundation - Mckee
| Dchs Medical Foundation | 146 |
Practice Locations
625 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA 95126-3705
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, September 18, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, July 10, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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