Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Bala Sundara Ponnam, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Arlington, TX
- NPI 1477890614
- Accepts Medicare
- 22 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
800 W Randol Mill RD Ste 2300
Arlington, TX 760122504
(817) 960-6648
fax (817) 960-6649
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 21, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #R1617 · Michigan #5315060922
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477890614. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,086
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$110,657
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 447 | 140 | $78 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 375 | 140 | $118 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 193 | 185 | $114 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 37 | 37 | $172 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 22 | 22 | $75 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 12 | 12 | $129 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 37 peers in this city , average services per provider: 185. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$232
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 4 | $77.17 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3 | $60.67 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 2 | $39.60 | |
| Vifor Pharma, Inc. | 1 | $32.57 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $22.07 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
220
Patients
218
Total drug cost
$2,191
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | Generic | 32 | 32 | $504 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 27 | 27 | $260 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 22 | 22 | $64 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 20 | 20 | $46 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 17 | 17 | $237 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 16 | 16 | $75 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 15 | 14 | $182 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 14 | 14 | $196 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 12 | 11 | $334 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 12 | 12 | $41 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Bala Sundara Ponnam's medical specialty?
Dr. Bala Sundara Ponnam practices Internal Medicine Physician in Arlington, TX.
Where does Dr. Bala Sundara Ponnam practice?
Dr. Bala Sundara Ponnam practices at 800 W Randol Mill RD Ste 2300, Arlington, TX 760122504. Office phone: 8179606648.
What is Dr. Bala Sundara Ponnam's NPI?
Dr. Bala Sundara Ponnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477890614, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bala Sundara Ponnam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bala Sundara Ponnam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bala Sundara Ponnam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.