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- 2521 Stockton Blvd, Suite 7200, Sacramento, CA 95817
About Dr. Belafsky
Peter C. Belafsky, MD, PhD practices otolaryngology in Sacramento, CA. Peter is a 1994 graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine. Peter is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Peter cared for 924 Medicare patients across 1,115 services. The services billed most often include use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, other procedure on esophagus, and single contrast x-ray of esophagus. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790768026.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (916) 734-8181
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2521 STOCKTON BLVD SUITE 7200
Sacramento, CA 95817
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,115 services · 924 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other procedure on esophagus | Procedure | 43499 |
234 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
86 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
53 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Injection of drug into side of voice box using an endoscope | Procedure | 31573 |
41 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus using a flexible endoscope through nose | Procedure | 43197 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31622 |
16 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope through nose | Procedure | 43198 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Other procedure on throat, adenoids, or tonsils | Procedure | 42999 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Single contrast x-ray of esophagus | Imaging | 74220 |
134 | Too few peers to compare |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
245 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ENT doctors at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 4 groups
Other ENT doctors in Sacramento 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at Tulane University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Other procedure on esophagus 3
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Belafsky specialize in?
Dr. Belafsky is an ENT doctor in Sacramento, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Belafsky located?
Dr. Belafsky is listed at 2521 Stockton Blvd Suite 7200, Sacramento, CA 95817. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Belafsky's phone number?
The number on file is (916) 734-8181. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Belafsky's NPI number?
Dr. Belafsky's National Provider Identifier is 1790768026. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Belafsky go to medical school?
Dr. Belafsky attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Belafsky been practicing?
Dr. Belafsky has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Belafsky do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Belafsky performs procedures including other procedure on esophagus, exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as single contrast x-ray of esophagus; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and study of esophageal sensation by balloon distension, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Belafsky confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Belafsky. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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