Diwaker Balachandran, M.D.
NPI 1053412551 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Diwaker Balachandran, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1053412551).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053412551
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L5669 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,216 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 261 | $9 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 252 | $12 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 235 | $8 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 118 | $83 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress94618 | 66 | $22 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 54 | $131 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$30 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-26
- Last updated
- 2018-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Diwaker Balachandran's NPI number?
- Diwaker Balachandran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053412551, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Diwaker Balachandran's specialty?
- Diwaker Balachandran is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Diwaker Balachandran located?
- Diwaker Balachandran's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030.
- What is Diwaker Balachandran's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Diwaker Balachandran is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Diwaker Balachandran accept Medicare?
- Diwaker Balachandran is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Diwaker Balachandran's NPI active?
- Yes — Diwaker Balachandran's NPI (1053412551) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.