Marguerite Balasta, M.D.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Marguerite Balasta, M.D. runs an independent hospitalist practice in Philadelphia, PA. She has been in practice for 15+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Uses generic medications more than 27% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1385dNPPES updated 2022-07-21 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3701 Market St Ste 760, Philadelphia, PA 19104-5508
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.94%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)
2.94% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.6%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
193
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
360
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,379
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $393k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
15 years in practice
Experienced
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Taxonomy: 208M00000X
Mailing address
3701 Market St Ste 760, Philadelphia, PA 19104-5502
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospitalist Care With Marguerite Balasta
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Marguerite Balasta for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Philadelphia required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Marguerite Balasta
Dr. Balasta is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Philadelphia, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (215) 349-5200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Marguerite Balasta
Practice Location
3701 Market St Ste 760, Philadelphia, PA 19104-5508
Mailing Address
3701 Market St Ste 760, Philadelphia, PA 19104-5502
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