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Dermatology

Vijay Balakrishnan, MD

Sees patients in Meridian, ID · El Cajon, CA · National City, CA · Idaho, California

Summary

Vijay Balakrishnan, MD (Dermatology) is enrolled with Medicare at 4 practice locations in Meridian, ID, El Cajon, CA and National City, CA. NPI 1104311596. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Vijay Balakrishnan, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

DermatologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
8Years since medical school (graduated 2018)
Emory University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Ada West Dermatology, P.C.Group practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Where does Vijay Balakrishnan see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Meridian, ID, El Cajon, CA and National City, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Vijay Balakrishnan's specialty?
Medicare lists Dermatology as the primary specialty.
Does Vijay Balakrishnan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vijay Balakrishnan accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Vijay Balakrishnan?
(208) 884-3376, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Vijay Balakrishnan's NPI number?
1104311596. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Vijay Balakrishnan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Vijay Balakrishnan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Ada West Dermatology, P.C.27 clinicians in the group
  • William F Resh MD Skin and Skin Cancer Medical Group of San Diego Inc19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Meridian

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Meridian, ID — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolEmory University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2018
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1104311596
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians