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DR. SARAVANA K BALARAMAN MD
NPI 1972740488
Family Medicine in Schuyler, NE

Active since January 21, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1721 COLFAX ST, SCHUYLER, NE 68661(402) 352-3745(402) 352-8750 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 20, 2024, Mar 2, 2023, Jun 5, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Saravana K Balaraman Md NPPES

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

DR. SARAVANA K BALARAMAN MD (NPI 1972740488) is an individual family medicine provider in Schuyler, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (CP656) and active in the NPI registry since January 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi Health Bergan Mercy, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972740488
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SARAVANA K BALARAMANCredential: MD
Location Address1721 COLFAX STSchuyler, NE 68661-1400
Mailing Address1721 Colfax StSchuyler, NE 68661-1400 · (402) 352-3745 · Fax (402) 352-8750
Phone(402) 352-3745
Fax(402) 352-8750
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJanuary 21, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 20, 2024
✔ NPI 1972740488 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NE · CP656✔ Licensed in MN · 55212
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1721 COLFAX ST, Schuyler, NE 68661
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Saravana K Balaraman Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Saravana K Balaraman 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 ID2365690070
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240701004053
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 Saravana Balaraman reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Alegent Health Memorial Hospital Schuyler
Same address
Family Medicine
1721 COLFAX ST
Schuyler, NE 68661
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1568547032 (Nebraska)
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780601781 (402) 352-3745
Alegent Creighton Clinic
51 mi
Internal Medicine
12809 W DODGE ROAD
Omaha, NE 68154
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • 1,045 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154680700 (402) 398-6255
Lakewood Health Center
515 mi
Critical Access
600 MAIN AVE S
Baudette, MN 56623
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922072776 (218) 634-2120
International Falls Memorial Hospital Association
524 mi
Critical Access
1400 HIGHWAY 71
International Falls, MN 56649
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 58 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528041183 (218) 283-4481

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Chi Health Bergan Mercy

Acute Care Hospitals · Omaha, NE
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number280060
Location7500 Mercy RdOmaha, NE 68124 · Douglas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi Health Lakeside

Acute Care Hospitals · Omaha, NE
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number280130
Location16901 Lakeside Hills CtOmaha, NE 68130 · Douglas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi Health Schuyler

Critical Access Hospitals · Schuyler, NE
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number281323
Location104 West 17th StSchuyler, NE 68661 · Colfax County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 68661 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
$81.20 typical visit price
range $52.69 – $160.21
Typical copayment $20.30 (range $13.17 – $40.05)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.55 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $131.25
Typical copayment $23.38 (range $4.22 – $32.81)
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 9

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. USHA KIRAN KANTHETY M.B.B.S
Family Medicine
1721 COLFAX ST
SCHUYLER, NE 68661
Colfax County (402) 352-3745
ALEGENT HEALTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SCHUYLER
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
1721 COLFAX ST
SCHUYLER, NE 68661
Colfax County (402) 352-3745
RENEE MICHELLE JOHNSON SAYER APRN
Nurse Practitioner
1721 COLFAX ST
SCHUYLER, NE 68661
Colfax County (402) 352-3745
KATELYN WISNIESKI
Physician Assistant
1721 COLFAX ST
SCHUYLER, NE 68661
Colfax County (402) 352-3745
THOMAS WONG M.D.
Family Medicine
1721 COLFAX ST
SCHUYLER, NE 68661
Colfax County (402) 352-3745
DR. JOHANNA M MISSAK M.D.
Family Medicine
1721 COLFAX ST
SCHUYLER, NE 68661
Colfax County (402) 352-3745
CHRISTINA M CASSEL MD
Family Medicine
1721 COLFAX ST
SCHUYLER, NE 68661
Colfax County (402) 352-3745
ALEGENT HEALTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SCHUYLER
Family Medicine
1721 COLFAX ST
SCHUYLER, NE 68661
Colfax County (402) 352-3745

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 Saravana Balaraman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Saravana Balaraman is 1972740488. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 21, 2009. The provider is also known as Dr. Saravana K Balaraman MD.

Where is Saravana Balaraman located?

Saravana Balaraman practices at 1721 Colfax St, Schuyler, NE 68661. The listed phone number is (402) 352-3745.

What is Saravana Balaraman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Saravana Balaraman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Saravana Balaraman 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Saravana Balaraman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Saravana Balaraman reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Alegent Health Memorial Hospital Schuyler (Schuyler, NE), Alegent Creighton Clinic (Omaha, NE), Lakewood Health Center (Baudette, MN) and International Falls Memorial Hospital Association (International Falls, MN). 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 Saravana Balaraman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Saravana Balaraman accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and Oscar Insurance Company list Saravana Balaraman 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.

Is Saravana Balaraman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Saravana Balaraman is affiliated with Chi Health Bergan Mercy, Chi Health Lakeside and Chi Health Schuyler.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Saravana Balaraman was last updated on September 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.