Quick answers
- Does Rama Balaraman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rama Balaraman 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 Rama Balaraman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 976 Original Medicare patients and 234,561 services for Rama Balaraman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rama Balaraman's NPI number?
- 1396709424. 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 Rama Balaraman, 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 | 976 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 234,561 |
| Different services or procedures | 185 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) (J0881)38,390 services
- Injection, filgrastim-sndz, biosimilar, (zarxio), 1 microgram (Q5101)37,680 services
- Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg (J9271)18,400 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)8,600 services
- Injection, fosaprepitant, 1 mg (J1453)8,100 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)51%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
Hospitals where Rama Balaraman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rama Balaraman 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.
- AdventHealth OcalaOcala, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100062
- Marion Communtiy HospitalOcala, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100212
Practice locations
Addresses where Rama Balaraman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9401 SW State Rd, 200 Suite 702Ocala, FL 34481 (352) 237‑7170
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rama Balaraman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ocala Oncology Center Pl23 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hematologist-oncologists in Ocala
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ocala, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ocala Oncology Center Pl
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396709424 |
| 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