Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan, M.D.
NPI 1851377139 · Nephrology Physician · Glendale, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Glendale, AZ (NPI 1851377139).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851377139
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34114 (AZ)
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
1,174 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 454 | $109 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 306 | $171 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 91 | $321 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 81 | $164 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 74 | $202 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydralazine Hcl | 120 | 34 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 98 | 30 |
| Potassium Chloride | 72 | 23 |
| Furosemide | 58 | 22 |
| Lisinopril | 51 | 16 |
| Losartan Potassium | 45 | 16 |
| Allopurinol | 40 | 14 |
| Nifedipine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$563 across 22 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
- 2005-12-19
- Last updated
- 2018-06-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan's NPI number?
- Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851377139, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan's specialty?
- Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan located?
- Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan's practice location on file with NPPES is 18699 N 67th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308-7140.
- What is Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan is (623) 240-4277.
- Does Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan accept Medicare?
- Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan's NPI active?
- Yes — Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan's NPI (1851377139) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.