Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Abiram Bala, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Van Nuys, CA

  • NPI 1457715963
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6815 Noble Ave
Van Nuys, CA 914053796
(818) 901-6600
Mailing address
5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400
Los Angeles, CA 900455631

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 8, 2024
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A150564

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457715963. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,954
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$215,642
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 472 90 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 403 243 $139
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 200 105 $121
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 174 174 $180
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 167 122 $98
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 151 123 $52
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 139 95 $53
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose 115 29 $127
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 46 23 $46
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing 31 30 $45

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Van Nuys Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 167. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$167
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 1 $97.61
Stryker Corporation 1 $69.50

By nature of payment

Education
$98
Food and Beverage
$70

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
470
Patients
241
Total drug cost
$4,377
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 269 104 $1,027
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 52 27 $1,202
Amoxicillin Generic 28 24 $101
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 26 15 $246
Cephalexin Generic 20 19 $208
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 18 0 $189
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 18 18 $274
Tramadol Hcl Generic 15 11 $98
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 13 12 $214
Naloxone Hcl Generic 11 11 $818

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Abiram Bala's medical specialty?
Dr. Abiram Bala practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Van Nuys, CA.
Where does Dr. Abiram Bala practice?
Dr. Abiram Bala practices at 6815 Noble Ave, Van Nuys, CA 914053796. Office phone: 8189016600.
What is Dr. Abiram Bala's NPI?
Dr. Abiram Bala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457715963, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Abiram Bala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Abiram Bala accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Abiram Bala commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (HCPCS 20611). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.