Kathir Balakumaran, M.D
NPI 1609218502 · Specialist · Cleveland, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathir Balakumaran, M.D is a Specialist provider in Cleveland, OH (NPI 1609218502).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609218502
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,303 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 966 | $8 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 77 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 74 | $92 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 38 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 31 | $92 |
| 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'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 283 | 84 |
| Spironolactone | 282 | 75 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 158 | 40 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 120 | 37 |
| Furosemide | 115 | 50 |
| Lisinopril | 104 | 30 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$121 across 1 record (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
- 2013-07-22
- Last updated
- 2023-02-16
- Certified
- 2023-02-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathir Balakumaran's NPI number?
- Kathir Balakumaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609218502, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathir Balakumaran's specialty?
- Kathir Balakumaran is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Kathir Balakumaran located?
- Kathir Balakumaran's practice location on file with NPPES is 2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109-1900.
- What is Kathir Balakumaran's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathir Balakumaran is (216) 778-2328.
- Does Kathir Balakumaran accept Medicare?
- Kathir Balakumaran is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathir Balakumaran's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathir Balakumaran's NPI (1609218502) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.