Vasanthi Balaraman, MD
NPI 1154688851 · Nephrology Physician · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vasanthi Balaraman, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1154688851).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154688851
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 56043 (TN)
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
652 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 202 | $88 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 159 | $70 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 87 | $99 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 72 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 41 | $129 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 196 | 78 |
| Prednisone | 168 | 66 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 149 | 57 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 143 | 46 |
| Fluconazole | 129 | 37 |
| Carvedilol | 128 | 37 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 126 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$85 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1535 Vann DrJackson, TN 38305-2095Phone: (901) 478-9183Fax: (901) 478-9184
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-04-19
- Last updated
- 2025-05-09
- Certified
- 2025-04-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vasanthi Balaraman's NPI number?
- Vasanthi Balaraman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154688851, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vasanthi Balaraman's specialty?
- Vasanthi Balaraman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vasanthi Balaraman located?
- Vasanthi Balaraman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104.
- What is Vasanthi Balaraman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vasanthi Balaraman is (901) 478-9183.
- Does Vasanthi Balaraman accept Medicare?
- Vasanthi Balaraman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vasanthi Balaraman's NPI active?
- Yes — Vasanthi Balaraman's NPI (1154688851) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.