BALAKRISHNAN MAHESH MD
NPI 1639586381
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Hershey, PA

Active since July 15, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
71.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
500 UNIVERSITY DR, MC A410, HERSHEY, PA 17033(800) 243-1455(717) 531-3664 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 1, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Balakrishnan Mahesh Md NPPES

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

BALAKRISHNAN MAHESH MD (NPI 1639586381) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD451584) and active in the NPI registry since July 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639586381
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameBALAKRISHNAN MAHESHCredential: MD
Location Address500 UNIVERSITY DR, MC A410Hershey, PA 17033-2360
Mailing AddressPo Box 858, Mc A410Hershey, PA 17033-0858 · (800) 243-1455
Fax(717) 531-3664
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJuly 15, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 1, 2020
NPPES CertifiedDecember 1, 2020
NPI 1639586381 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License Licensed in PA · MD451584
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
500 UNIVERSITY DR, Hershey, PA 17033

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1875 Poplar Church Rd Ste 400Camp Hill, PA 17011-2203 · Phone (800) 243-1455
Location 23025 Market StCamp Hill, PA 17011-4518 · Phone (800) 243-1455
Location 3121 N Nyes Rd Ste EHarrisburg, PA 17112-3248 · Phone (800) 243-1455
Location 4941 Park DrPalmyra, PA 17078-3445 · Phone (800) 243-1455

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Balakrishnan Mahesh Md 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 ID8628296662
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140904000768
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 3

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.

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
19 services19 patients
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
17 services17 patients
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 33518
A coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. A surgeon takes a healthy vein or artery from your body and attaches it to the blocked coronary artery. This creates a new path for blood to flow, bypassing the blockage.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hershey, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390256
Location500 University DriveHershey, PA 17033 · Dauphin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lancaster, PA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390339
Location2160 State RoadLancaster, PA 17601 · Lancaster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17033 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
$166.87 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $41.71 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

71.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality48.32
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.63

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.

Physician Assistant
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Internal Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR, H088
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Otolaryngology
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, BOX 3951, DAVISON BLDG, TRENT DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Family Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

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 Balakrishnan Mahesh's NPI number?

The NPI number for Balakrishnan Mahesh is 1639586381. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 15, 2014.

Where is Balakrishnan Mahesh located?

Balakrishnan Mahesh practices at 500 University Dr Mc A410, Hershey, PA 17033. The listed phone number is (800) 243-1455.

What is Balakrishnan Mahesh's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Balakrishnan Mahesh enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Balakrishnan Mahesh 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.

Is Balakrishnan Mahesh affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Balakrishnan Mahesh is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center and Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Balakrishnan Mahesh was last updated on December 1, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.