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VIREN J BALSARA M.D.
NPI 1194715383
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Houston, TX

Active since October 27, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1415 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 820, HOUSTON, TX 77008(713) 861-8200(713) 861-8261 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Viren J Balsara M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

VIREN J BALSARA M.D. (NPI 1194715383) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (G4258) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194715383
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameVIREN J BALSARACredential: M.D.
Location Address1415 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 820Houston, TX 77008-1664
Mailing Address1415 North Loop W, Suite 820Houston, TX 77008-1664 · (713) 861-8200 · Fax (713) 861-8261
Phone(713) 861-8200
Fax(713) 861-8261
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 2011
✔ NPI 1194715383 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in TX · G4258
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
1415 NORTH LOOP W, Houston, TX 77008
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Other Identifiers 7

Medicare PIN86880R
Medicaid132276005TX
Medicare PIN300113299
Medicare PIN80R942
Medicaid132276001TX
Medicare UPINC13115
Medicare PIN300010207

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Viren J Balsara M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Viren Balsara reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

North Star Fp, LP
229 mi
Radiology
11970 N CENTRAL EXPY STE 100
Dallas, TX 75243
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 216 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033630835 (972) 649-6460
North Star Diagnostic Imaging, LLC
235 mi
Radiology
3700 W 15TH ST, BUILDING D, SUITE 200
Plano, TX 75075
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 213 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467787739 (972) 758-9000
North Star Cn, LP
239 mi
Radiology
4780 N JOSEY LN
Carrollton, TX 75010
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 201 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013305945 (972) 492-1334
North Star Mri LP
240 mi
Radiology
997 RAINTREE CIRCLE, SUITE 110
Allen, TX 75013
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 229 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033174701 (972) 954-8001
North Star Mri Of Frisco LP
243 mi
Radiology
8501 WADE BLVD., SUITE 220
Frisco, TX 75034
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 223 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649356759 (214) 618-3420

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77008 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

EDWIN RODRIGUEZ-REYES MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1415 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 820
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 861-8200
DR. PAUL GREGORY SELINA M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1415 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 820
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 861-8200
BITA POUR-JAFARI MD
Family Medicine
1415 NORTH LOOP W
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 714-2448
MICHAEL S RODRIGUEZ MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1415 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 820
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 861-8200
DOUGLAS M MACINERNEY MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1415 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 820
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 861-8200
SELECT RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.L.L.C.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1415 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 240
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 426-9100
STEVEN S GERGUIS MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1415 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 820
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 861-8200
TERENCE D OCONNOR MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1415 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 820
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 861-8200

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Viren Balsara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Viren Balsara is 1194715383. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 27, 2005.

Where is Viren Balsara located?

Viren Balsara practices at 1415 North Loop W Suite 820, Houston, TX 77008. The listed phone number is (713) 861-8200.

What is Viren Balsara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Viren Balsara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Viren Balsara is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Viren Balsara's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Viren Balsara reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: North Star Fp, LP (Dallas, TX), North Star Diagnostic Imaging, LLC (Plano, TX), North Star Cn, LP (Carrollton, TX), North Star Mri LP (Allen, TX) and North Star Mri Of Frisco LP (Frisco, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Viren Balsara's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Viren Balsara accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Viren Balsara as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Viren Balsara was last updated on October 6, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.