Karthik Balakrishnan, MD, MPH
NPI 1528070844 · Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karthik Balakrishnan, MD, MPH is a Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1528070844).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528070844
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MPH
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 57963 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 730 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304-1503Phone: (650) 724-4800Fax: (650) 498-2734
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-13
- Last updated
- 2024-04-28
- Certified
- 2024-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karthik Balakrishnan's NPI number?
- Karthik Balakrishnan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528070844, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karthik Balakrishnan's specialty?
- Karthik Balakrishnan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karthik Balakrishnan located?
- Karthik Balakrishnan's practice location on file with NPPES is 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601.
- What is Karthik Balakrishnan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karthik Balakrishnan is (650) 497-8000.
- Does Karthik Balakrishnan accept Medicare?
- Karthik Balakrishnan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karthik Balakrishnan's NPI active?
- Yes — Karthik Balakrishnan's NPI (1528070844) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.