Kripa Balaram, MD
NPI 1154825131 · Psychiatry Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kripa Balaram, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1154825131).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154825131
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
721 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 418 | $107 |
| 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 | 133 | $19 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 102 | $67 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 1 Hour90838 | 54 | $118 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 14 | $185 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $19–$185 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mirtazapine | 46 | 13 |
| Lorazepam | 45 | 14 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 31 | — |
| Gabapentin | 21 | — |
| Buspirone Hcl | 19 | — |
| Clonazepam | 16 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 15 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2500 Metrohealth DriveCleveland, OH 44109-1998Phone: (216) 778-4486
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-22
- Last updated
- 2024-02-22
- Certified
- 2024-02-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kripa Balaram's NPI number?
- Kripa Balaram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154825131, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kripa Balaram's specialty?
- Kripa Balaram is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kripa Balaram located?
- Kripa Balaram's practice location on file with NPPES is 1825 4th St Fl 4, San Francisco, CA 94143-2350.
- What is Kripa Balaram's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kripa Balaram is (415) 885-7671.
- Does Kripa Balaram accept Medicare?
- Kripa Balaram is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kripa Balaram's NPI active?
- Yes — Kripa Balaram's NPI (1154825131) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.