DR. PALANIKUMAR BALASUNDARAM MD
NPI 1881180412
Pediatrics in Rockford, IL

Active since July 06, 2018PECOS Enrolled
8201 E RIVERSIDE BLVD, ROCKFORD, IL 61114(815) 971-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 13, 2026, Mar 10, 2026, Jul 10, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Palanikumar Balasundaram Md NPPES

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

DR. PALANIKUMAR BALASUNDARAM MD (NPI 1881180412) is an individual pediatrics provider in Rockford, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036163854) and active in the NPI registry since July 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881180412
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PALANIKUMAR BALASUNDARAMCredential: MD
Location Address8201 E RIVERSIDE BLVDRockford, IL 61114-2300
Mailing Address111 E 210th StBronx, NY 10467-2401 · (718) 904-4105 · Fax (718) 904-2659
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateApril 13, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1881180412 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036163854
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineTaxonomy 2080N0001X · License 036.163854 (IL)
8201 E RIVERSIDE BLVD, Rockford, IL 61114

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11045 W Stephenson StFreeport, IL 61032-4864 · Phone (815) 599-6000
Location 21 Brookdale PlzBrooklyn, NY 11212-3198 · Phone (718) 240-5000
Location 3111 E 210th StBronx, NY 10467-2401 · Phone (718) 904-4105 · Fax (718) 904-2659

Accepted 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. Palanikumar Balasundaram 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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Palanikumar Balasundaram reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
8201 E RIVERSIDE BLVD
Rockford, IL 61114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 1,375 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
580 N WASHINGTON ST
Janesville, WI 53548
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois and Wisconsin enrollments
  • 671 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1036 W STEPHENSON ST
Freeport, IL 61032
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 391 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
1045 W STEPHENSON ST
Freeport, IL 61032
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 478 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 61114 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
$85.71 typical visit price
range $54.80 – $168.44
Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.70 – $42.11)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.25 typical visit price
range $17.16 – $136.56
Typical copayment $24.31 (range $4.29 – $34.14)
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.

Neurological Surgery
8201 E RIVERSIDE BLVD
ROCKFORD, IL 61114
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
8201 E RIVERSIDE BLVD
ROCKFORD, IL 61114
Internal Medicine
8201 E RIVERSIDE BLVD
ROCKFORD, IL 61114
Occupational Therapist
8201 E RIVERSIDE BLVD
ROCKFORD, IL 61114
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
8201 E RIVERSIDE BLVD
ROCKFORD, IL 61114
Pharmacist
8201 E RIVERSIDE BLVD
ROCKFORD, IL 61114
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
8201 E RIVERSIDE BLVD
ROCKFORD, IL 61114
Anesthesiology
8201 E RIVERSIDE BLVD
ROCKFORD, IL 61114

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 Palanikumar Balasundaram's NPI number?

The NPI number for Palanikumar Balasundaram is 1881180412. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2018.

Where is Palanikumar Balasundaram located?

Palanikumar Balasundaram practices at 8201 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL 61114. The listed phone number is (815) 971-7000.

What is Palanikumar Balasundaram's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Palanikumar Balasundaram enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Palanikumar Balasundaram is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Palanikumar Balasundaram's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Palanikumar Balasundaram reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Rockford Health Physicians (Rockford, IL), Mercy Health System Corporation (Janesville, WI), Freeport Regional Health Care Foundation (Freeport, IL) and Freeport Memorial Hospital (Freeport, IL). Each 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 Palanikumar Balasundaram's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Palanikumar Balasundaram accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Quartz list Palanikumar Balasundaram 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 Palanikumar Balasundaram was last updated on April 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.