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BALASUNDARAM CHANDRA SEKAR M.D.
NPI 1265495378
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Birmingham, AL

Active since April 10, 2006PECOS Enrolled
92.56/100
CMS Quality Rating
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209(205) 877-1990(205) 824-8111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 3, 2019, Apr 26, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Balasundaram Chandra Sekar M.d. NPPES

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

BALASUNDARAM CHANDRA SEKAR M.D. (NPI 1265495378) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (10068) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265495378
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameBALASUNDARAM CHANDRA SEKARCredential: M.D.
Location Address2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DRBirmingham, AL 35209-6804
Mailing AddressPo Box 678746Dallas, TX 75267-8746 · (205) 824-8000 · Fax (205) 824-8111
Phone(205) 877-1990
Fax(205) 824-8111
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1265495378 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 AL · 10068
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR, Birmingham, AL 35209
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 13280 Dauphin St Bldg AMobile, AL 36606-4060 · Phone (205) 824-8000
Location 230762 State Highway 181Spanish Fort, AL 36527-5672 · Phone (205) 824-8000

Other Identifiers 5

Other51015610AL · Blue Cross/blue Shield
Medicaid09966865AL
Other51514423AL · Blue Cross/blue Shield
Other51521241AL · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicaid000015610AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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 (PECOS)

Balasundaram Chandra Sekar 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Mri scan of brain without contrast 70551
An MRI scan of the brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain. It helps in detecting abnormalities like tumors, stroke, inflammation, or infection.
16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35209 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

92.56/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality91.25
Improvement Activities40

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.

BBH BMC, LLC
General Acute Care Hospital
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Jefferson County (205) 877-1000
KAREN BARROW CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Jefferson County (205) 877-1000
BROOKLYN WILLIAMS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Jefferson County (205) 877-1000
WILLIAM TREVOR NEWSOME
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Jefferson County (770) 846-6531
MRS. BRANDILYN BAILEY O'NEAL RN, IBCLC
Registered Nurse (Lactation Consultant)
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Jefferson County (205) 877-1000
DR. MICHAEL H. ROUTMAN M.D.
Anesthesiology
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Jefferson County (205) 989-1080
DOROTHY MULLICAN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Jefferson County (205) 877-1000
JASON P SKELLEY M.D.
Anesthesiology
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Jefferson County (205) 877-1000

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 Balasundaram Sekar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Balasundaram Sekar is 1265495378. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2006.

Where is Balasundaram Sekar located?

Balasundaram Sekar practices at 2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209. The listed phone number is (205) 877-1990.

What is Balasundaram Sekar's specialty?

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

Is Balasundaram Sekar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Balasundaram Sekar is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Balasundaram Sekar accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Balasundaram Sekar 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 Balasundaram Sekar was last updated on June 3, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.