Thara Bala, M.D.
NPI 1720248941 · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thara Bala, M.D. is a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1720248941).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720248941
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P0472 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology PhysicianPrimary2084N0402XLicense P0472 (TX)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$81 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
- 2008-06-11
- Last updated
- 2024-11-10
- Certified
- 2024-11-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thara Bala's NPI number?
- Thara Bala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720248941, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thara Bala's specialty?
- Thara Bala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thara Bala located?
- Thara Bala's practice location on file with NPPES is 18200 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094-1285.
- What is Thara Bala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thara Bala is (832) 227-1000.
- Does Thara Bala accept Medicare?
- Thara Bala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thara Bala's NPI active?
- Yes — Thara Bala's NPI (1720248941) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.