Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Guita Balakhane, M.D.,
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Geriatric Medicine) · Los Angeles, CA
- NPI 1326027806
- Accepts Medicare
- 39 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
8635 W 3Rd St, Ste# 695W
Los Angeles, CA 900486101
(310) 967-2140
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 1, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 1987 — 39 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G63871
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326027806. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,686
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$123,589
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 429 | 84 | $197 | |
97530 |
Therapy procedure using functional activities | 316 | 82 | $42 | |
97112 |
Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | 315 | 82 | $28 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 61 | 46 | $8 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 56 | 41 | $16 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 43 | 28 | $16 | |
J3420 |
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | 38 | 26 | $2 | |
97140 |
Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | 36 | 26 | $23 | |
G0179 |
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a | 24 | 12 | $47 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 20 | 19 | $16 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 51 peers in Los Angeles Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 251. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$123
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 1 | $30.53 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $26.57 | |
| Nevro Corp. | 1 | $25.87 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $20.19 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $19.69 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
610
Patients
79
Total drug cost
$146,743
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 75 | 13 | $794 |
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 61 | 12 | $75,250 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 60 | 13 | $1,457 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 58 | 11 | $715 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 46 | 0 | $1,157 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 44 | 13 | $1,378 |
| Repaglinide | Generic | 34 | 0 | $1,099 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 33 | 0 | $20,672 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 31 | 0 | $18,700 |
| Advair Diskus (Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol) | Brand | 30 | 0 | $12,315 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Guita Balakhane's medical specialty?
Dr. Guita Balakhane practices Nephrology Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Guita Balakhane practice?
Dr. Guita Balakhane practices at 8635 W 3Rd St, Los Angeles, CA 900486101. Office phone: 3109672140.
What is Dr. Guita Balakhane's NPI?
Dr. Guita Balakhane's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326027806, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Guita Balakhane accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Guita Balakhane accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Guita Balakhane commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530); Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function (HCPCS 97112). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.