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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
515 W Algonquin RD
Arlington Heights, IL 600054439
(847) 956-0099
fax (847) 956-0099

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$45
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Oak Med, Inc. 1 $44.85

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$45

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.