DR. RADHAKRISHNAN BALAKRISHNAN M.D.
NPI 1851377139
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Glendale, AZ

NPI Status: Active since December 19, 2005

Contact Information

18699 N 67TH AVE
SUITE 280
GLENDALE, AZ
ZIP 85308
Phone: (623) 240-4277
Fax: (623) 566-0263

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 40
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About RADHAKRISHNAN BALAKRISHNAN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan, an internist established in Glendale, Arizona with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in nephrology and more than 40 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1851377139 assigned on December 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RN0300X with license number 34114 (AZ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.

NPI
1851377139
Provider Name
DR. RADHAKRISHNAN BALAKRISHNAN M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
18699 N 67TH AVE SUITE 280 GLENDALE, AZ 85308
Location Phone
(623) 240-4277
Location Fax
(623) 566-0263
Mailing Address
6622 N 91ST AVE STE 220 GLENDALE, AZ 85305
Mailing Phone
(602) 759-6883
Mailing Fax
(623) 566-0263
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
1986
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
12-19-2005
Last Update Date
06-26-2018
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An internist like Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Internal Medicine Nephrology

Taxonomy Code
207RN0300X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
34114
License State
AZ
Taxonomy Description
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • AZ Blue ACA StandardHealth Silver with Health Choice - HMO
  • AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
  • AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
  • AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
  • AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
  • AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Focus (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
  • AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) - HMO
  • AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Focus (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
  • AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
  • AZ Blue EverydayHealth Prosano Gold ($0 Prosano Health Visits) - HMO
  • AZ Blue EverydayHealth Prosano Silver ($0 Prosano Health Visits) - HMO
  • AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Focus (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
  • AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) - HMO
  • AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Focus - HMO
  • AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Neighborhood - HMO
  • AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Focus - HMO
  • AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Neighborhood - HMO
  • AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Focus - HMO
  • AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Neighborhood - HMO
  • AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Focus - HMO
  • Imperial Preferred Gold - HMO
  • Imperial Preferred Silver - HMO
  • Imperial Standard Bronze - HMO
  • Imperial Standard Gold - HMO
  • Imperial Standard Silver - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Standard - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Standard - HMO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
955768MEDICAID (05)AZ 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597707356

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20050629000396

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Unknown

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg (HCPCS:J7507)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 585 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg (HCPCS:J7512)

    2 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 2400 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg (HCPCS:J7517)

    3 DME suppliers used 24 Medicare Claims 2880 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous (RX029N)

    Everolimus, oral, 0.25 mg (HCPCS:J7527)

    1 DME suppliers used 24 Medicare Claims 1800 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Chemotherapy (RH012N)

    Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period (HCPCS:Q0511)

    3 DME suppliers used 24 Medicare Claims 24 Services Paid

  • Treatment-Chemotherapy (RH012N)

    Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period (HCPCS:Q0512)

    2 DME suppliers used 58 Medicare Claims 58 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

This service was performed 62 times for 29 patients

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older)

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.

This service was performed 103 times for 17 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 38 times for 29 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

This service was performed 335 times for 144 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes

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.

This service was performed 61 times for 35 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes

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.

This service was performed 435 times for 149 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

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.

This service was performed 74 times for 74 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

This service was performed 34 times for 34 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $31.92 for a new patient copayment and $24.5 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 85308 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $127.71
  • Minimum New Patient Price $55.44
  • Maximum New Patient Price $168.6
  • Average New Patient Copayment $31.92
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.86
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.15

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $98
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.72
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $137.41
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $24.5
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.43
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.35

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1851377139, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 9).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
9
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 7 → 14 → 5 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 61

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 61 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1851377139.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 12 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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18699 N 67TH AVE, STE 320
GLENDALE, AZ 85308
Obstetrics & Gynecology
18699 N 67TH AVE, STE 320
GLENDALE, AZ 85308
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
18699 N 67TH AVE, SUITE 310
GLENDALE, AZ 85308
Obstetrics & Gynecology
18699 N 67TH AVE, SUITE 320
GLENDALE, AZ 85308
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
18699 N 67TH AVE, STE 320
GLENDALE, AZ 85308
Pediatrics
18699 N 67TH AVE, SUITE 240
GLENDALE, AZ 85308
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
18699 N 67TH AVE, SUITE 280
GLENDALE, AZ 85308
Orthopaedic Surgery
18699 N 67TH AVE, STE 210
GLENDALE, AZ 85308
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
18699 N 67TH AVE, SUITE 280
GLENDALE, AZ 85308
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
18699 N 67TH AVE, SUITE 310
GLENDALE, AZ 85308
Pediatrics
18699 N 67TH AVE, 240
GLENDALE, AZ 85308
Physician Assistant
18699 N 67TH AVE
GLENDALE, AZ 85308

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1851377139, enumerated as an "individual" on December 19, 2005.

The provider is located at 18699 N 67TH AVE SUITE 280 GLENDALE, AZ 85308 and the phone number is (623) 240-4277.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RN0300X and a focus in Nephrology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Imperial. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.