Quick answers
- Does Balaguru K. Sambandam accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Balaguru K. Sambandam may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Balaguru K. Sambandam see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 158 Original Medicare patients and 257 services for Balaguru K. Sambandam. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Balaguru K. Sambandam's NPI number?
- 1265694731. 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 Balaguru K. Sambandam, 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 | 158 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 257 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)80 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)39 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)31 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)25 services
- Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope (47563)12 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Diabetes42%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Depression39%
Hospitals where Balaguru K. Sambandam works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Balaguru K. Sambandam 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.
- Medical City AllianceFort Worth, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670103
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort WorthFort Worth, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450135
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital AzleAzle, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450419
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital StephenvilleStephenville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450351
Practice locations
Addresses where Balaguru K. Sambandam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1325 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 690Fort Worth, TX 76104 (817) 250‑7030
- 1540 Keller Pkwy, Suite 108 249Keller, TX 76248 (817) 717‑5268
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Balaguru K. Sambandam as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Health Physicians Group1,365 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- General Practicealso
Other general surgeons in Fort Worth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Worth, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Health Physicians Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265694731 |
| 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