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Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

2845 N Sheridan Road Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60657

(773) 665-9920

Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD is a medical oncologist in Opelousas, LA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology.

Office Locations

1200 Hospital Drive Suite 2
Opelousas, LA 70570

(337) 942-7898

(337) 942-7808

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2000 Pine Street
Abilene, TX 79601

(325) 670-6170

(325) 670-6172

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2845 N Sheridan Road Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60657

(773) 665-9920

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4809 Ambassador Caffery Parkway Suite 230
Lafayette, LA 70508

(337) 470-2739

(337) 470-6495

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Opelousas, LA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	842
hospital care	385
inpatient care	385

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Opelousas, LA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, bone marrow tests and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
bone marrow tests	24
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	893
hospital care	301
inpatient care	301
nursing home care	23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	34
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Opelousas, LA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	825
hospital care	384
inpatient care	384

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	37
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Opelousas, LA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	207
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	32
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Opelousas, LA during 2016 were lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	18
doctor visit	513
lab tests	35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	118

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	24
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	25
Dementia	14
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Opelousas, LA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	208
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	96

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	22
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	150

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	23
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Opelousas, LA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	610
hospital care	209
inpatient care	209

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	28
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Opelousas, LA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	850
hospital care	294
inpatient care	294

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	35
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Opelousas, LA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	880
hospital care	309
inpatient care	309

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	31
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Opelousas, LA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	651
hospital care	225
inpatient care	225

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	27
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	70

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Opelousas, LA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	442
hospital care	160
inpatient care	160

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	20
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Opelousas, LA were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and bone marrow tests.

aspiration	12
blood draw	18
bone marrow tests	24
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	589
hospital care	237
inpatient care	237
lab tests	35
nursing home care	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	170
Hispanic	5
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	81
85 and over	24
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	114

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	50
Dementia	11

Education & Training

She has a state license in Louisiana.

Licensed In: Louisiana

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$365 Kadcyla $82	TARCEVA $77	Gazyva $64	Perjeta $54	Avastin $27	Other $61
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$238 VELCADE $238
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$191 YERVOY $88	SPRYCEL $41	OPDIVO $14	ELIQUIS $14	ERBITUX $13	Other $21
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$186 Xofigo $116	Stivarga $59	Nexavar $11
Pfizer Inc.	$182 IBRANCE $83	BOSULIF $42	PAXLOVID $27	XTANDI $15	Braftovi $14
Other	$1,364 IMBRUVICA $104	Ixinity $100	KEYTRUDA $81	XTANDI $81	NON BRAND $71	Other $927

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,182
Education	$342

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD.

DARA Biosciences, Inc.

2014

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Physician Covered Recipient

None

Biography

Dr. Elpidia Balbastro obtained a license to practice in Louisiana.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2023

By Affordability:

By Volume:

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elpidia H. Balbastro, MD From 2012 - 2023

Education & Training

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Ownership and Interest Payments

Biography

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