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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
800 W Randol Mill RD Ste 2300
Arlington, TX 760122504
(817) 960-6648
fax (817) 960-6649

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$232

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

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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.