Ranga Balasekaran, MD
NPI 1518965813 · Gastroenterology Physician · Springdale, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ranga Balasekaran, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Springdale, AR (NPI 1518965813).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518965813
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K5792 (TX)
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
20 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
230 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 64 | $228 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43235 | 29 | $86 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45378 | 26 | $163 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy on Individual at High RiskG0105 | 23 | $161 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 19 | $113 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 159 | 67 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 55 | 55 |
| Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Acbrand: Clenpiq | 52 | 52 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 35 | 18 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 32 | 13 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 32 | 32 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26,291 across 65 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
- 2005-07-11
- Last updated
- 2020-09-02
- Certified
- 2020-09-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ranga Balasekaran's NPI number?
- Ranga Balasekaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518965813, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ranga Balasekaran's specialty?
- Ranga Balasekaran is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ranga Balasekaran located?
- Ranga Balasekaran's practice location on file with NPPES is 601 W Maple Ave, Springdale, AR 72764-5335.
- What is Ranga Balasekaran's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ranga Balasekaran is (479) 757-8150.
- Does Ranga Balasekaran accept Medicare?
- Ranga Balasekaran is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ranga Balasekaran's NPI active?
- Yes — Ranga Balasekaran's NPI (1518965813) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.