Dr Sundaramurthy Balachandran, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Putnam, CT

Dr Sundaramurthy Balachandran, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Putnam, Connecticut. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 145 Pomfret Street, Riverview Medical Associates, Putnam, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 928-5248.

Dr Sundaramurthy Balachandran is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 037442) 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 1477638963.

Contact Information

Dr Sundaramurthy Balachandran, MD
145 Pomfret Street, Riverview Medical Associates,
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 928-5248
(860) 928-5286

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Sundaramurthy Balachandran
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience42 Years
Location145 Pomfret Street, Putnam, Connecticut
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 Sundaramurthy Balachandran graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477638963
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254375116
  • Enrollment ID: I20050613000720

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sundaramurthy Balachandran such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477638963NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 037442 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Day Kimball HospitalPutnam, CTHospital

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 Sundaramurthy Balachandran allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNew England Family Medical And Walk-in Center, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104978063
PECOS PAC ID: 7315049335
Enrollment ID: O20070222000189

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 Sundaramurthy Balachandran 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 Sundaramurthy Balachandran, MD
1429 Route 169,
Woodstock, CT 06281

Ph: (860) 501-0857
Dr Sundaramurthy Balachandran, MD
145 Pomfret Street, Riverview Medical Associates,
Putnam, CT 06260

Ph: (860) 928-5248

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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