Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ajay Balaram, MD
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Arlington Heights, IL
- NPI 1013171636
- Accepts Medicare
- 20 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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515 W Algonquin RD
Arlington Heights, IL 600054439
(847) 956-0099
fax (847) 956-0099
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 11, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0106X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Illinois #036.123743 · Illinois #125051809 · New York #261302
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013171636. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
714
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$53,757
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 185 | 29 | $0 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 175 | 104 | $133 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 84 | 84 | $175 | |
73110 |
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 66 | 42 | $38 | |
73140 |
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | 59 | 40 | $35 | |
73130 |
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 47 | 38 | $35 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 35 | 31 | $94 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 19 | 18 | $33 | |
20550 |
Injection into tendon or ligament | 16 | 14 | $60 | |
73221 |
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | 16 | 15 | $76 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 55. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$45
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Med, Inc. | 1 | $44.85 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
56
Patients
45
Total drug cost
$391
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 30 | 23 | $271 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 26 | 22 | $120 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ajay Balaram's medical specialty?
Dr. Ajay Balaram practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Arlington Heights, IL.
Where does Dr. Ajay Balaram practice?
Dr. Ajay Balaram practices at 515 W Algonquin RD, Arlington Heights, IL 600054439. Office phone: 8479560099.
What is Dr. Ajay Balaram's NPI?
Dr. Ajay Balaram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013171636, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ajay Balaram accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ajay Balaram accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ajay Balaram commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.