UMA LAKSHMI BALAKRISHNAN
NPI 1629719141
Ophthalmology in Chicago, IL

Q: What is Uma Balakrishnan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Uma Balakrishnan is 1629719141. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2022.

Q: What is Uma Balakrishnan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Uma Balakrishnan was last updated on April 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since April 06, 2022PECOS Enrolled

1009 S WOOD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612(319) 471-3127 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 21, 2026, Apr 6, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

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About Uma Lakshmi Balakrishnan NPPES

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

UMA LAKSHMI BALAKRISHNAN (NPI 1629719141) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036178924) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629719141

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameUMA LAKSHMI BALAKRISHNAN

Location Address1009 S WOOD STChicago, IL 60612-3747

Mailing Address1009 S Wood StChicago, IL 60612-3747 · (319) 471-3127

Phone(319) 471-3127

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateApril 6, 2022

Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 21, 2026

✔ NPI 1629719141 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 036178924

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

1009 S WOOD ST, Chicago, IL 60612

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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)

Uma Lakshmi Balakrishnan 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60612 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

$138.86 typical visit price

range $60.08 – $183.39

Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$74.80 typical visit price

range $18.97 – $148.12

Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)

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.

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