MR. GOVINDAN BALASUBRAMANIAN MD
NPI 1396716759
Anesthesiology in Bakersfield, CA

Q: What is Govindan Balasubramanian's NPI number?

The NPI number for Govindan Balasubramanian is 1396716759. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 1, 2006.

Q: What is Govindan Balasubramanian's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Active since February 01, 2006PECOS Enrolled

9300 STOCKDALE HWY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311(661) 663-3700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Mr. Govindan Balasubramanian Md NPPES

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

MR. GOVINDAN BALASUBRAMANIAN MD (NPI 1396716759) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Bakersfield, California, licensed in California (A39680) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396716759

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameMR. GOVINDAN BALASUBRAMANIANCredential: MD

Location Address9300 STOCKDALE HWYBakersfield, CA 93311

Mailing AddressPo Box 2029Bakersfield, CA 93303 · (661) 335-7755 · Fax (661) 335-7766

Phone(661) 663-3700

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateFebruary 1, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1396716759 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A39680

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

9300 STOCKDALE HWY, Bakersfield, CA 93311

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid00A396800CA

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00A396800CA

Medicare UPINA28940

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)

Mr. Govindan Balasubramanian Md 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Govindan Balasubramanian reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Govindan Balasubramanian MD Inc

Same address

Anesthesiology

9300 STOCKDALE HWY STE 200
Bakersfield, CA 93311

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment

NPI 1285819391 (661) 663-3700

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

31 services31 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

19 services19 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on top of arm bone and shoulder joint 01630

Anesthesia for a procedure on the arm bone or shoulder joint involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during surgery. This ensures you feel no pain during the procedure. It's a common and safe practice in medical surgeries.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on forearm, wrist, or hand bones 01830

Anesthesia for procedures on forearm, wrist, or hand bones involves administering medications to block sensation in the specific area. It ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be local (numbing a small area) or regional (numbing a larger part of the body).

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope 01400

Anesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810

Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.

14 services13 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

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

ANGELICA M BRAGA

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

9300 STOCKDALE HWY
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311

Kern County (661) 664-2200

MR. JOHN R FINDLEY MD

Anesthesiology

9300 STOCKDALE HWY, #200
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311

Kern County (661) 663-3700

KERN MEDICAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC

Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)

9300 STOCKDALE HWY, SUITE 200
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311

Kern County (661) 326-2106

EMMANUEL STRATEGOS M.D.

Internal Medicine

9300 STOCKDALE HWY
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311

Kern County (661) 654-0400

STEPHEN STRATEGOS M.D.

Internal Medicine

9300 STOCKDALE HWY
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311

Kern County (661) 654-0400

DR. JOHN CHARLES ZIMMERMAN DPM

Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)

9300 STOCKDALE HWY, SUITE 400
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311

Kern County (661) 663-8483

TAM OSHANTER MEDICAL GROUP INC

Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)

9300 STOCKDALE HWY
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311

Kern County (661) 663-3700

CHARLES J WROBEL MD INC

Neurological Surgery

9300 STOCKDALE HWY, SUITE 300
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311

Kern County (661) 665-0505

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 Govindan Balasubramanian's NPI number?

The NPI number for Govindan Balasubramanian is 1396716759. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 1, 2006.

Where is Govindan Balasubramanian located?

Govindan Balasubramanian practices at 9300 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311. The listed phone number is (661) 663-3700.

What is Govindan Balasubramanian's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Govindan Balasubramanian enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Govindan Balasubramanian is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Govindan Balasubramanian's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Govindan Balasubramanian reassigns Medicare benefits to Govindan Balasubramanian MD Inc (Bakersfield, CA). The 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 Govindan Balasubramanian's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Govindan Balasubramanian was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.