Balamurugan Sankarapandian, M.D.
NPI 1881816437 · Nephrology Physician · Fort Worth, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Balamurugan Sankarapandian, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Fort Worth, TX (NPI 1881816437).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881816437
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N4721 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,266 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 35 Minutes99232 | 737 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 160 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 132 | $105 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 66 | $289 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 52 | $351 |
| 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 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 40 | 14 |
| Calcitriol | 39 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 31 | 14 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 25 | — |
| Lisinopril | 24 | 13 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 23 | — |
| Prednisone | 22 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$209 across 4 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
- 2007-05-03
- Last updated
- 2022-09-02
- Certified
- 2022-09-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Balamurugan Sankarapandian's NPI number?
- Balamurugan Sankarapandian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881816437, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Balamurugan Sankarapandian's specialty?
- Balamurugan Sankarapandian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Balamurugan Sankarapandian located?
- Balamurugan Sankarapandian's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104-2228.
- What is Balamurugan Sankarapandian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Balamurugan Sankarapandian is (817) 877-5858.
- Does Balamurugan Sankarapandian accept Medicare?
- Balamurugan Sankarapandian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Balamurugan Sankarapandian's NPI active?
- Yes — Balamurugan Sankarapandian's NPI (1881816437) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.