Savitha Balakrishna, MD
NPI 1215011747 · Family Medicine Physician · Lufkin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Savitha Balakrishna, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lufkin, TX (NPI 1215011747).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215011747
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M4992 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 113 | 44 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 93 | 39 |
| Gabapentin | 88 | 32 |
| Losartan Potassium | 80 | 33 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 60 | 26 |
| Lisinopril | 58 | 27 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$99 across 5 records (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
- 2006-10-24
- Last updated
- 2018-08-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Savitha Balakrishna's NPI number?
- Savitha Balakrishna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215011747, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Savitha Balakrishna's specialty?
- Savitha Balakrishna is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Savitha Balakrishna located?
- Savitha Balakrishna's practice location on file with NPPES is 525 Gaslight Blvd, Lufkin, TX 75904.
- What is Savitha Balakrishna's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Savitha Balakrishna is (936) 632-2777.
- Does Savitha Balakrishna accept Medicare?
- Savitha Balakrishna is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Savitha Balakrishna's NPI active?
- Yes — Savitha Balakrishna's NPI (1215011747) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.