Quick answers
- Where does Balchander Rao see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Houston, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Balchander Rao's specialty?
- Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Pulmonary Disease.
- Does Balchander Rao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Balchander Rao 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 Balchander Rao?
- (713) 861-8884, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Balchander Rao's NPI number?
- 1710026158. 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 Balchander Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1631 N Loop W, Suite 450Houston, TX 77008 (713) 861‑8884
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Pulmonary Diseasealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1971 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710026158 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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