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DR. LAME BALIKANI MD
NPI 1639665466
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Columbus, OH

Active since July 04, 2018PECOS Enrolled
700 CHILDRENS DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43205(614) 722-5453 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 23, 2026, Jul 22, 2024, Apr 2, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Lame Balikani Md NPPES

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

DR. LAME BALIKANI MD (NPI 1639665466) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.148531) and active in the NPI registry since July 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639665466
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAME BALIKANICredential: MD
Location Address700 CHILDRENS DRColumbus, OH 43205-2639
Mailing Address700 Childrens Dr # D00651Columbus, OH 43205-2664 · (614) 722-5315
Phone(614) 722-5453
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 4, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 23, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1639665466 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.148531
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Also ListedPathology · CytopathologyTaxonomy 207ZC0500X · License 35.148531 (OH)
Also ListedPathology · Pediatric PathologyTaxonomy 207ZP0213X · License 35.148531 (OH)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
700 CHILDRENS DR, Columbus, OH 43205
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1320 E North AvePittsburgh, PA 15212-4772 · Phone (412) 359-6037
Location 29500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195-0001 · Phone (216) 217-0596

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Lame Balikani 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 Lame Balikani reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Pediatric Pathology Associates Of Columbus Inc
Same address
Clinical Medical Laboratory
700 CHILDRENS DR
Columbus, OH 43205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 30 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700860962 (614) 722-5315

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43205 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

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.

BELA M GANDHI MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-8212
AMRIK SINGH KHALSA M.D.
Pediatrics
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
DR. ROBERT MICHAEL DORMAN M.D.
Surgery
700 CHILDRENS DR, CCPR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-0449
MR. CHRISTOPHER JONES MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
LEANNE MURRAY PHARMD
Pharmacist
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2160
CLAIRE ELIZABETH CHRISTIAN M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
MEGAN MCNICOL
Pharmacist
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2160
MARIA STRENG
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000

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 Lame Balikani's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lame Balikani is 1639665466. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 4, 2018.

Where is Lame Balikani located?

Lame Balikani practices at 700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH 43205. The listed phone number is (614) 722-5453.

What is Lame Balikani's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Lame Balikani enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lame Balikani is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Lame Balikani's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lame Balikani reassigns Medicare benefits to Pediatric Pathology Associates Of Columbus Inc (Columbus, OH). 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 Lame Balikani's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lame Balikani accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next list Lame Balikani 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 Lame Balikani was last updated on January 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.