Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Natarajan Bala, MD, FACP, FACG
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1912990417
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 79.9 / 100 · 2023
- 51 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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444 Fm 1959 RD, Ste A
Houston, TX 770345416
(281) 481-9400
fax (281) 481-9490
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 1, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 1975 — 51 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #G4257
- Medicaid
- TX #124772801
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1912990417. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,023
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$123,953
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 207 | 150 | $130 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 148 | 122 | $92 | |
99439 |
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 130 | 19 | $49 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 107 | 103 | $91 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 78 | 19 | $64 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 71 | 71 | $116 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 64 | 64 | $258 | |
G0105 |
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | 60 | 60 | $180 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 57 | 57 | $172 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 36 | 36 | $175 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 86 peers in this city , average services per provider: 77. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,016
Transactions
39
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 11 | $218.11 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | 8 | $187.78 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 6 | $171.13 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $158.32 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 4 | $86.11 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 2 | $57.52 | |
| Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $47.15 | |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 2 | $41.18 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 1 | $33.25 | |
| EVOKE PHARMA, INC. | 1 | $15.18 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
802
Patients
611
Total drug cost
$79,151
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clenpiq (Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac) | Brand | 202 | 198 | $35,598 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) | Brand | 167 | 160 | $12,956 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 116 | 55 | $1,879 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 59 | 33 | $1,299 |
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) | Brand | 47 | 45 | $695 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 44 | 15 | $996 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 41 | 22 | $626 |
| Suprep (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) | Brand | 26 | 26 | $3,140 |
| Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) | Brand | 18 | 17 | $3,020 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $17,829 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Natarajan Bala's medical specialty?
Dr. Natarajan Bala practices Gastroenterology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Natarajan Bala practice?
Dr. Natarajan Bala practices at 444 Fm 1959 RD, Houston, TX 770345416. Office phone: 2814819400.
What is Dr. Natarajan Bala's NPI?
Dr. Natarajan Bala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912990417, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Natarajan Bala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Natarajan Bala accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Natarajan Bala commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (HCPCS 99439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.