Balachandran Prabakaran, M.D.
NPI 1588692230 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Fort Myers, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Balachandran Prabakaran, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Fort Myers, FL (NPI 1588692230).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588692230
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME0054332 (FL)
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
19 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
1,394 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 641 | $129 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 343 | $15 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 160 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 89 | $92 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-Day Continuous93225 | 51 | $18 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 362 | 82 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 282 | 87 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 241 | 81 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 207 | 62 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 115 | 36 |
| Losartan Potassium | 114 | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$183 across 9 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
- 2006-06-30
- Last updated
- 2019-02-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Balachandran Prabakaran's NPI number?
- Balachandran Prabakaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588692230, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Balachandran Prabakaran's specialty?
- Balachandran Prabakaran is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Balachandran Prabakaran located?
- Balachandran Prabakaran's practice location on file with NPPES is 1550 Barkley Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33907-4539.
- What is Balachandran Prabakaran's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Balachandran Prabakaran is (239) 938-2000.
- Does Balachandran Prabakaran accept Medicare?
- Balachandran Prabakaran is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Balachandran Prabakaran's NPI active?
- Yes — Balachandran Prabakaran's NPI (1588692230) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.