Bala Sundara Ponnam, M.D.
NPI 1477890614 · Internal Medicine Physician · Arlington, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bala Sundara Ponnam, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Arlington, TX (NPI 1477890614).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477890614
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5315060922 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
768 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 408 | $115 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 164 | $110 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 67 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 65 | $167 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 64 | $73 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$167 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 43 | 31 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 24 | 24 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 24 | 12 |
| Prednisone | 20 | 19 |
| Cefdinir | 18 | 18 |
| Furosemide | 15 | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$232 across 11 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
- 2013-01-08
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bala Sundara Ponnam's NPI number?
- Bala Sundara Ponnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477890614, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bala Sundara Ponnam's specialty?
- Bala Sundara Ponnam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bala Sundara Ponnam located?
- Bala Sundara Ponnam's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 W Randol Mill Rd Ste 2300, Arlington, TX 76012-2504.
- What is Bala Sundara Ponnam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bala Sundara Ponnam is (817) 960-6648.
- Does Bala Sundara Ponnam accept Medicare?
- Bala Sundara Ponnam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bala Sundara Ponnam's NPI active?
- Yes — Bala Sundara Ponnam's NPI (1477890614) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.