Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Glendale, AZ
- NPI 1851377139
- Accepts Medicare
- 40 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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18699 N 67Th Ave, Suite 280
Glendale, AZ 853087140
(623) 240-4277
fax (623) 566-0263 - Mailing address
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6622 N 91St Ave, Ste 220
Glendale, AZ 853052569
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 26, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arizona #34114
- Medicaid
- AZ #955768
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851377139. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,974
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$202,549
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0885 |
Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units | 710 | 14 | $7 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 503 | 179 | $115 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 346 | 132 | $163 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 103 | 21 | $324 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 89 | 85 | $169 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 74 | 34 | $210 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 51 | 30 | $77 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 38 | 31 | $120 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 24 | 13 | $273 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 18 | 14 | $14 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Glendale Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 176. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$563
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
14
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $136.69 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 3 | $60.12 | |
| Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. | 2 | $49.05 | |
| Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $43.49 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $42.26 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $38.84 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $36.74 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 2 | $34.30 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $29.19 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $22.71 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 1 | $21.97 | |
| Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. | 1 | $20.57 | |
| Opko Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 1 | $14.41 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $13.08 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
707
Patients
180
Total drug cost
$47,632
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 158 | 39 | $2,940 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 94 | 35 | $776 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 76 | 27 | $352 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 72 | 18 | $1,848 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 42 | 15 | $245 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 39 | 16 | $500 |
| Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) | Brand | 34 | 0 | $1,313 |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | Generic | 33 | 0 | $749 |
| Calcium Acetate | Generic | 30 | 11 | $4,048 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 24 | 0 | $329 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan's medical specialty?
Dr. Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan practices Nephrology Physician in Glendale, AZ.
Where does Dr. Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan practice?
Dr. Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan practices at 18699 N 67Th Ave, Glendale, AZ 853087140. Office phone: 6232404277.
What is Dr. Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan's NPI?
Dr. Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851377139, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Radhakrishnan Balakrishnan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (HCPCS J0885); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.