Quick answers
- Does Balarama K. Surapaneni accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Balarama K. Surapaneni accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Balarama K. Surapaneni see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 250 Original Medicare patients and 727 services for Balarama K. Surapaneni. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Balarama K. Surapaneni's NPI number?
- 1003311648. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Balarama K. Surapaneni, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 250 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 727 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)381 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)129 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)108 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)47 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)21 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis58%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
- Diabetes42%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
Hospitals where Balarama K. Surapaneni works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Balarama K. Surapaneni at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- CGH Medical CenterSterling, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140043
- OSF Saint Elizabeth MDL CenterPeru, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140110
- OSF Saint Katharine Medical CenterDixon, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140012
- Rochelle Community HospitalRochelle, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141312
- Saint Anthony Medical CenterRockford, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140233
Practice locations
Addresses where Balarama K. Surapaneni is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5666 E State StRockford, IL 61108 (815) 921‑8929
- 8600 State Route 91, Suite 130Peoria, IL 61615 (309) 683‑5050
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Balarama K. Surapaneni as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- OSF Multi-Specialty Group2,114 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Rockford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rockford, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in OSF Multi-Specialty Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003311648 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians