Quick answers
- Does Vaidyanathapuram S. Balakrishnan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vaidyanathapuram S. Balakrishnan 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 Vaidyanathapuram S. Balakrishnan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 251 Original Medicare patients and 1,105 services for Vaidyanathapuram S. Balakrishnan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vaidyanathapuram S. Balakrishnan's NPI number?
- 1326095548. 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 Vaidyanathapuram S. Balakrishnan, 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 | 251 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,105 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| 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 50 minutes (99233)244 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)219 services
- Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (90935)182 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)89 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)79 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes62%
- Heart failure59%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
Hospitals where Vaidyanathapuram S. Balakrishnan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vaidyanathapuram S. Balakrishnan 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.
- Boston Medical Center-BrightonBrighton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220036
Practice locations
Addresses where Vaidyanathapuram S. Balakrishnan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 11 Nevins StBrighton, MA 02135 (617) 779‑6700
- 235 N Pearl StBrockton, MA 02301 (508) 427‑3000
- 736 Cambridge StBrighton, MA 02135 (617) 789‑3000
- 77 Warren StBrighton, MA 02135 (617) 562‑5525
- 77 Warren St 1st Floor, St Elizabeths Health Care at BmhcBrighton, MA 02135
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vaidyanathapuram S. Balakrishnan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- BMC Affiliated Physicians, Inc.564 clinicians in the group
- Steward St Elizabeths Medical Center of Boston Inc9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Massachusetts
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Massachusetts — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in BMC Affiliated Physicians, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326095548 |
| 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