Bhuvana Balasekaran, MD
NPI 1770564080 · Family Medicine Physician · Midland, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bhuvana Balasekaran, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Midland, TX (NPI 1770564080).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770564080
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- L2794 (TX)
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
20 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
753 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 | 435 | $123 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 217 | $9 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 38 | $36 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 36 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 15 | $87 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 12 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 83 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 182 | 47 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 121 | 39 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 120 | 36 |
| Losartan Potassium | 110 | 34 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 107 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 102 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$766 across 30 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
- 2005-11-14
- Last updated
- 2012-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bhuvana Balasekaran's NPI number?
- Bhuvana Balasekaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770564080, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bhuvana Balasekaran's specialty?
- Bhuvana Balasekaran is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bhuvana Balasekaran located?
- Bhuvana Balasekaran's practice location on file with NPPES is 1301 W. Wall St., Midland, TX 79701.
- What is Bhuvana Balasekaran's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bhuvana Balasekaran is (432) 570-4500.
- Does Bhuvana Balasekaran accept Medicare?
- Bhuvana Balasekaran is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bhuvana Balasekaran's NPI active?
- Yes — Bhuvana Balasekaran's NPI (1770564080) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.