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SAVITHA BALAKRISHNA MD
NPI 1215011747
Family Medicine in Lufkin, TX

Active since October 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
525 GASLIGHT BLVD, LUFKIN, TX 75904(936) 632-2777(936) 632-5819 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 16, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Savitha Balakrishna Md NPPES

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

SAVITHA BALAKRISHNA MD (NPI 1215011747) is an individual family medicine provider in Lufkin, Texas, licensed in Texas (M4992) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth, and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215011747
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameSAVITHA BALAKRISHNACredential: MD
Location Address525 GASLIGHT BLVDLufkin, TX 75904
Mailing Address525 Gaslight BlvdLufkin, TX 75904 · (936) 632-2777 · Fax (936) 632-5819
Phone(936) 632-2777
Fax(936) 632-5819
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 16, 2018
✔ NPI 1215011747 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M4992
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
525 GASLIGHT BLVD, Lufkin, TX 75904
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Other Identifiers 2

Other8F6129TX · Blue Cross
Medicaid187394501TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Community Health Choice and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Savitha Balakrishna Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6507965852
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070627000245
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth

Acute Care Hospitals · Beaumont, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450034
Location2830 Calder AvenueBeaumont, TX 77702 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin

Acute Care Hospitals · Lufkin, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450211
Location1201 West Frank StreetLufkin, TX 75901 · Angelina County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Livingston

Acute Care Hospitals · Livingston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450395
Location1717 Hwy 59 BypassLivingston, TX 77351 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tyler County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Woodville, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450460
Location1100 West BluffWoodville, TX 75979 · Tyler County
Emergency services

Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jasper, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450573
Location1275 Marvin Hancock DriveJasper, TX 75951 · Jasper County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75904 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Savitha Balakrishna's NPI number?

The NPI number for Savitha Balakrishna is 1215011747. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2006.

Where is Savitha Balakrishna located?

Savitha Balakrishna practices at 525 Gaslight Blvd, Lufkin, TX 75904. The listed phone number is (936) 632-2777.

What is Savitha Balakrishna's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Savitha Balakrishna enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Savitha Balakrishna is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Savitha Balakrishna accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Community Health Choice and UnitedHealthcare list Savitha Balakrishna 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.

Is Savitha Balakrishna affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Savitha Balakrishna is affiliated with Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth, Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin, Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Livingston, Tyler County Hospital and Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Savitha Balakrishna was last updated on August 16, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.