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POOJITHA BALAKRISHNAN MD
NPI 1750961736
Ophthalmology in Sacramento, CA

Q: What is Poojitha Balakrishnan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Poojitha Balakrishnan is 1750961736. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2021.

Q: What is Poojitha Balakrishnan's specialty?

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

Active since April 13, 2021PECOS Enrolled

4860 Y ST, SACRAMENTO, CA 95817(916) 734-6891 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 21, 2026, May 12, 2025, Jul 16, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Poojitha Balakrishnan Md NPPES

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

POOJITHA BALAKRISHNAN MD (NPI 1750961736) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Sacramento, California, licensed in California (A209037) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, The, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750961736

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NamePOOJITHA BALAKRISHNANCredential: MD

Location Address4860 Y STSacramento, CA 95817-2307

Mailing Address4860 Y StSacramento, CA 95817-2307 · (916) 734-6891

Phone(916) 734-6891

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2021

Enumeration DateApril 13, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 21, 2026

✔ NPI 1750961736 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A209037

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.

Also ListedOphthalmology · Glaucoma SpecialistTaxonomy 207WX0009X · License A209037 (CA)

4860 Y ST, Sacramento, CA 95817

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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)

Poojitha Balakrishnan Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID42699530

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250513000330, I20250527001108

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Johns Hopkins Hospital, The

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number210009

Location600 North Wolfe StreetBaltimore, MD 21287 · Baltimore City County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number210029

Location4940 Eastern AvenueBaltimore, MD 21224 · Baltimore City County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95817 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

$137.20 typical visit price

range $60.44 – $180.85

Typical copayment $34.30 (range $15.11 – $45.21)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$75.03 typical visit price

range $19.88 – $148.15

Typical copayment $18.75 (range $4.97 – $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.

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.

MICHELLE PALVOLGYI M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

4860 Y ST, SUITE 3850
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

Sacramento County (916) 734-5292

KATHRYN D NEWELL M.D.

Internal Medicine

4860 Y ST, SUITE 0101
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

Sacramento County (916) 734-4843

DR. SARAH GONG MD

Internal Medicine

4860 Y ST, SUITE 0100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

Sacramento County (916) 734-3514

BRIAN JOVES M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

4860 Y ST, SUITE 3850
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

Sacramento County (916) 734-5292

JAYLA WATKINS MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

4860 Y ST
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

Sacramento County (916) 734-6978

JONATHAN BINDI MD

General Acute Care Hospital

4860 Y ST
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

Sacramento County (916) 734-6602

REGENTS OF THE UNIV OF CA

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)

4860 Y ST
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

Sacramento County (916) 734-6930

DR. SANDHYA VENUGOPAL M.D.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

4860 Y ST, SUITE 2820
SACRAMENTO, CA 95817

Sacramento County (916) 734-3764

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 Poojitha Balakrishnan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Poojitha Balakrishnan is 1750961736. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2021.

Where is Poojitha Balakrishnan located?

Poojitha Balakrishnan practices at 4860 Y St, Sacramento, CA 95817. The listed phone number is (916) 734-6891.

What is Poojitha Balakrishnan's specialty?

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

Is Poojitha Balakrishnan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Poojitha Balakrishnan is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Is Poojitha Balakrishnan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Poojitha Balakrishnan is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, The and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Poojitha Balakrishnan was last updated on August 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 49 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.