Balaji Saravanan, M.D.
NPI 1538351358 · Psychiatry Physician · Lorain, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Balaji Saravanan, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Lorain, OH (NPI 1538351358).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538351358
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 090347 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
755 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 35 Minutes99232 | 353 | $75 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 115 | $164 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 103 | $123 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 55 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 41 | $164 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 34 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 95 | 48 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 68 | 33 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 56 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 38 | 13 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 34 | 20 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 33 | 16 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 33 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$166 across 2 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
- 2007-08-15
- Last updated
- 2015-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Balaji Saravanan's NPI number?
- Balaji Saravanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538351358, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Balaji Saravanan's specialty?
- Balaji Saravanan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Balaji Saravanan located?
- Balaji Saravanan's practice location on file with NPPES is 3700 Kolbe Rd, Lorain, OH 44053-1611.
- What is Balaji Saravanan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Balaji Saravanan is (440) 960-3380.
- Does Balaji Saravanan accept Medicare?
- Balaji Saravanan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Balaji Saravanan's NPI active?
- Yes — Balaji Saravanan's NPI (1538351358) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.