Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Louisville, KY

  • NPI 1639306343
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 4.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
301 E Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville, KY 402021511
(502) 852-7665
Mailing address
Po Box 909
Louisville, KY 402010909

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 17, 2014
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #47077

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639306343. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,217
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$405,885
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 412 240 $32
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 379 224 $500
92134 Imaging of retina 358 341 $42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 319 319 $179
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 273 270 $52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 230 211 $139
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 175 119 $341
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 28 25 $99
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 23 19 $369
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 20 16 $701

In context: peer comparison

Among 31 peers in Louisville Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 543. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$252
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 10 $169.68
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $33.63
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 1 $30.09
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, INC. 1 $18.46

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$252

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,025
Patients
691
Total drug cost
$63,311
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 342 228 $10,554
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 269 191 $4,215
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 165 116 $5,161
Ofloxacin Generic 151 119 $1,941
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 44 37 $1,210
Latanoprost Generic 28 0 $173
Cequa (Cyclosporine) Brand 13 0 $17,364
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 13 0 $22,693

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan's medical specialty?
Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan practices Ophthalmology Physician in Louisville, KY.
Where does Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan practice?
Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan practices at 301 E Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 402021511. Office phone: 5028527665.
What is Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan's NPI?
Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639306343, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sharmini Balakrishnan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.