Richard Balikian, M.D.
NPI 1740334317 · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · Indianapolis, IN
Richard Balikian, M.D. is a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider in Indianapolis, IN (NPI 1740334317).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740334317
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01062183 (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 52 | 45 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 40 | 39 |
| Methylprednisolone | 32 | 32 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 31 | 29 |
| Aprepitant | 22 | 22 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 19 | 14 |
| Acyclovir | 17 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,841 across 49 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
- 2007-01-22
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Balikian's NPI number?
- Richard Balikian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740334317, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Balikian's specialty?
- Richard Balikian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Balikian located?
- Richard Balikian's practice location on file with NPPES is 170 W 106th St, Indianapolis, IN 46290-1004.
- What is Richard Balikian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Balikian is (317) 575-0330.
- Is Richard Balikian's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Balikian's NPI (1740334317) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.