BALA SUNDARA RAJU PONNAM M.D.
NPI 1477890614
Internal Medicine in Arlington, TX

Q: What is Bala Sundara Ponnam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bala Sundara Ponnam is 1477890614. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 8, 2013.

Q: What is Bala Sundara Ponnam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since January 08, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

800 W RANDOL MILL RD STE 2300, ARLINGTON, TX 76012(817) 960-6648(817) 960-6649 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jun 29, 2017, Oct 13, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Bala Sundara Raju Ponnam M.d. NPPES

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

BALA SUNDARA RAJU PONNAM M.D. (NPI 1477890614) is an individual internal medicine provider in Arlington, Texas, licensed in Texas (R1617) and active in the NPI registry since January 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477890614

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameBALA SUNDARA RAJU PONNAMCredential: M.D.

Location Address800 W RANDOL MILL RD STE 2300Arlington, TX 76012-2504

Mailing Address800 W Randol Mill Rd Ste 2300Arlington, TX 76012-2504 · (817) 960-6648 · Fax (817) 960-6649

Phone(817) 960-6648

Fax(817) 960-6649

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004

Enumeration DateJanuary 8, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1477890614 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · R1617✔ Licensed in MI · 5315060922

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

800 W RANDOL MILL RD STE 2300, Arlington, TX 76012

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Accepted Insurance

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

Bala Sundara Raju Ponnam 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 ID1850525197

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170831003240

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

Medicare enrollment records show Bala Sundara Ponnam reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cogent Healthcare Of Texas, PA

22 mi

Internal Medicine

8200 WALNUT HILL LN
Dallas, TX 75231

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
1,208 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1992722953 (214) 345-7585

Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas, PLLC

219 mi

Internal Medicine

18951 N MEMORIAL DR
Humble, TX 77338

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,009 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1629307095 (281) 540-7700

Apogee Medical Group Texas PA

859 mi

Internal Medicine

15059 N SCOTTSDALE, SUITE 600
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
163 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1558318071 (602) 778-3600

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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

408 services164 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

164 services155 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

67 services40 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

65 services63 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

64 services60 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington, TX

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450064

Location800 W Randol Mill RdArlington, TX 76012 · Tarrant County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76012 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

$129.63 typical visit price

range $56.47 – $171.07

Typical copayment $32.40 (range $14.11 – $42.76)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$99.68 typical visit price

range $18.18 – $139.68

Typical copayment $24.92 (range $4.54 – $34.92)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms E0163

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier20 claims20 services$4.46 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier14 claims14 services$16.80 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier14 claims14 services$67.21 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

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