Dr Duraisamy Balaguru, MD - Medicare Pediatric Medicine in Boston, MA

Dr Duraisamy Balaguru, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology" physician in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pediatric Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc and his current practice location is 750 Washington St, Nemc# 313, Boston, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 636-7435.

Dr Duraisamy Balaguru is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 209734) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1154382703.

Contact Information

Dr Duraisamy Balaguru, MD
750 Washington St, Nemc# 313,
Boston, MA 02111-1526
(617) 636-7435
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Duraisamy Balaguru
GenderMale
SpecialityPediatric Medicine
Experience38 Years
Location750 Washington St, Boston, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Duraisamy Balaguru graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154382703
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/05/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244267615
  • Enrollment ID: I20211123003129

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Duraisamy Balaguru such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154382703NPI-NPPES
0173380MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2080P0202XPediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology 209734 (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc24663658203084

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Duraisamy Balaguru allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMassachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801874573
PECOS PAC ID: 2466365820
Enrollment ID: O20080324000141

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Duraisamy Balaguru is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Duraisamy Balaguru, MD
750 Washington St, Nemc# 313,
Boston, MA 02111-1526

Ph: (617) 636-7435
Dr Duraisamy Balaguru, MD
750 Washington St, Nemc# 313,
Boston, MA 02111-1526

Ph: (617) 636-7435

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