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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
18699 N 67Th Ave, Suite 280
Glendale, AZ 853087140
(623) 240-4277
fax (623) 566-0263
Mailing address
6622 N 91St Ave, Ste 220
Glendale, AZ 853052569

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$563

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.