Samantha Balakrishnan, DNP
NPI 1881977718 · Nurse Practitioner · Stanford, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samantha Balakrishnan, DNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Stanford, CA (NPI 1881977718).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881977718
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95013703 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Registered Nurse163W00000X
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
122 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 49 | $184 |
| Prolonged Office Or Other Outpatient Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Maximum Required Time of the Primary Procedure Which Has Been Selected Using Total Time on the Date of the Primary Service; Each Additional 15 Minutes By the Physician OrG2212 | 32 | $32 |
| 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'SG2211 | 29 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 12 | $139 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$184 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 72 | 25 |
| Dexamethasone | 43 | 20 |
| Lacosamide | 42 | — |
| Gabapentin | 23 | — |
| Everolimus | 16 | — |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 15 | — |
| Modafinil | 15 | — |
| Lamotrigine | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$414 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905-0001Phone: (507) 538-3270
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-09-27
- Last updated
- 2025-12-30
- Certified
- 2025-12-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samantha Balakrishnan's NPI number?
- Samantha Balakrishnan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881977718, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samantha Balakrishnan's specialty?
- Samantha Balakrishnan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Samantha Balakrishnan located?
- Samantha Balakrishnan's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200.
- What is Samantha Balakrishnan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samantha Balakrishnan is (650) 723-4000.
- Does Samantha Balakrishnan accept Medicare?
- Samantha Balakrishnan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samantha Balakrishnan's NPI active?
- Yes — Samantha Balakrishnan's NPI (1881977718) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.