Quick answers
- Does Mahesh Kumarr Balakrishnan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mahesh Kumarr 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 Mahesh Kumarr Balakrishnan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 107 Original Medicare patients and 239 services for Mahesh Kumarr Balakrishnan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Mahesh Kumarr Balakrishnan's NPI number?
- 1366890766. 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 Mahesh Kumarr 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 | 107 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 239 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)79 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)19 services
- Programming of dual lead pacemaker system (93280)17 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)13 services
- Programming of cardiac rhythm monitor system (93285)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%
- Atrial fibrillation68%
- Ischemic heart disease66%
- Arthritis56%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
Hospitals where Mahesh Kumarr Balakrishnan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Mahesh Kumarr 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.
- Abrazo Arrowhead HospitalGlendale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030094
- Abrazo West CampusGoodyear, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030110
- Banner Boswell Medical CenterSun City, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030061
- Banner del E. Webb Medical CenterSun City West, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030093
- St Josephs Hospital and Medical CenterPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030024
Practice locations
Addresses where Mahesh Kumarr Balakrishnan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3501 N 24th St, Suite 101Phoenix, AZ 85016 (602) 698‑5820
- 500 W Thomas Rd, 850 Sjhmc Heart and Vascular InstitutePhoenix, AZ 85013 (602) 406‑1150
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Mahesh Kumarr Balakrishnan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- SJHMC Physician Services646 clinicians in the group
- Akash Makkar PLLC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other cardiac electrophysiologists in Phoenix
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Phoenix, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in SJHMC Physician Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366890766 |
| 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