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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Preetha L. Balakrishnan, MD

Sees patients in Detroit, MI · Michigan

Summary

Preetha L. Balakrishnan, MD (Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Detroit, MI. NPI 1437337284. 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 Preetha L. 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

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)Primary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
20Years since medical school (graduated 2006)
University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
University PediatriciansGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Preetha L. Balakrishnan see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Detroit, MI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Preetha L. Balakrishnan's specialty?
Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) as the primary specialty, and also Pediatric Medicine.
Does Preetha L. Balakrishnan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Preetha L. 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 Preetha L. Balakrishnan?
(313) 745-5870, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Preetha L. Balakrishnan's NPI number?
1437337284. 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 Preetha L. Balakrishnan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Preetha L. Balakrishnan as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • University Pediatricians121 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Detroit

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Detroit, MI — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine
Graduation year2006
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1437337284
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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