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Ophthalmology

Balaji Perumal, MD

Works at hospitals in Greenville, SC · Clinton, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. Balaji Perumal, MD is an ophthalmologist at 15 Southern Ctr Ct, Easley, SC 29642. Phone: (864) 654-6706. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Balaji Perumal had 632 Original Medicare patients and 3,787 services. NPI 1073755427. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Balaji Perumal, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Balaji Perumal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Balaji Perumal 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 Balaji Perumal see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 632 Original Medicare patients and 3,787 services for Balaji Perumal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Balaji Perumal's NPI number?
1073755427. 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 Balaji Perumal, 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 patients632
Services billed to Medicare3,787
Different services or procedures46
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)416 services
  2. Photography of content of eyes (92285)260 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)173 services
  4. Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid (15823)92 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)82 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure71%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Anxiety28%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Depression23%

Hospitals where Balaji Perumal works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Balaji Perumal 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Balaji Perumal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Balaji Perumal as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Clemson Eye PA52 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Easley

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Easley, SC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Clemson Eye PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolDuke University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1073755427
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians