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PREETHA LAKSHMI BALAKRISHNAN M.D.
NPI 1437337284
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Detroit, MI

Active since February 04, 2008PECOS Enrolled
3901 BEAUBIEN ST, DETROIT, MI 48201(313) 745-5635(313) 966-0665 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Preetha Lakshmi Balakrishnan M.d. NPPES

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

PREETHA LAKSHMI BALAKRISHNAN M.D. (NPI 1437337284) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Detroit, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301101212) and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437337284
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0202X
Provider Legal NamePREETHA LAKSHMI BALAKRISHNANCredential: M.D.
Location Address3901 BEAUBIEN STDetroit, MI 48201-2119
Mailing Address4201 Saint Antoine St # 5dDetroit, MI 48201-2153 · (313) 966-5051 · Fax (313) 966-0665
Phone(313) 745-5635
Fax(313) 966-0665
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateFebruary 4, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 22, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1437337284 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0202X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301101212
Definition
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 2006018659 (MO)
3901 BEAUBIEN ST, Detroit, MI 48201
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11234 Napier AveSaint Joseph, MI 49085-2112 · Phone (269) 428-5007
Location 2400 Medical Park DrWatervliet, MI 49098-9225 · Phone (269) 463-3044

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Preetha Lakshmi Balakrishnan M.d. 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 ID9537313648
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130124000503
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 Preetha Balakrishnan reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Pediatricians
Same address
Nurse Practitioner
3901 BEAUBIEN
Detroit, MI 48201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 360 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033143904 (313) 745-5214

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

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.

KAROLINA MAKSIMOWSKI
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
3901 BEAUBIEN ST
DETROIT, MI 48201
Wayne County (313) 745-5260
BROOKE ALISON BENOWITZ
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3901 BEAUBIEN ST
DETROIT, MI 48201
Wayne County (313) 745-4883
NUTRENA TATE CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3901 BEAUBIEN ST
DETROIT, MI 48201
Wayne County (313) 745-5437
DR. RUPA THACKER M.D
Pediatrics
3901 BEAUBIEN ST
DETROIT, MI 48201
Wayne County (313) 745-5533
SYBRENA EVANS
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
3901 BEAUBIEN ST
DETROIT, MI 48201
Wayne County (313) 833-4490
JOSHUA KIM DO
Pediatrics
3901 BEAUBIEN ST
DETROIT, MI 48201
Wayne County (313) 745-5870
HANNAH L MORELLO MSN, RN
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3901 BEAUBIEN ST
DETROIT, MI 48201
Wayne County (543) 731-3745
ERIC MARC ESHMAN PHARM.D.
Pharmacist
3901 BEAUBIEN ST
DETROIT, MI 48201
Wayne County (313) 966-0414

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 Preetha Balakrishnan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Preetha Balakrishnan is 1437337284. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 4, 2008.

Where is Preetha Balakrishnan located?

Preetha Balakrishnan practices at 3901 Beaubien St, Detroit, MI 48201. The listed phone number is (313) 745-5635.

What is Preetha Balakrishnan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.

Is Preetha Balakrishnan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Preetha Balakrishnan 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Preetha Balakrishnan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Preetha Balakrishnan reassigns Medicare benefits to University Pediatricians (Detroit, MI). 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 Preetha Balakrishnan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Preetha Balakrishnan accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Preetha Balakrishnan 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 Preetha Balakrishnan was last updated on October 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 days 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.