Dr Vetrivel Balakrishnan, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Milwaukee, WI

Dr Vetrivel Balakrishnan, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Aurora Medical Group, Inc. and his current practice location is 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (414) 649-6000.

Dr Vetrivel Balakrishnan is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 38599) 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 1619950672.

Contact Information

Dr Vetrivel Balakrishnan, MD
2900 W Oklahoma Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53215-4330
(414) 649-6000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vetrivel Balakrishnan
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience42 Years
Location2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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 Vetrivel Balakrishnan graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619950672
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/19/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880627686
  • Enrollment ID: I20050915001002

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vetrivel Balakrishnan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619950672NPI-NPPES
050068827OtherRAIL ROAD MEDICARE
32591300MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 38599 (Wisconsin)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Aurora St Lukes Medical CenterMilwaukee, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Aurora Medical Group, Inc.67097942583269

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 Vetrivel Balakrishnan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAurora Medical Group, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1427271378
PECOS PAC ID: 6709794258
Enrollment ID: O20031105000725

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 Vetrivel Balakrishnan 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 Vetrivel Balakrishnan, MD
225 S Executive Dr,
Brookfield, WI 53005-4266

Ph: (262) 787-4026
Dr Vetrivel Balakrishnan, MD
2900 W Oklahoma Ave,
Milwaukee, WI 53215-4330

Ph: (414) 649-6000

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Milwaukee, WI

Dr. Jeffrey T Lyvers, M.D.
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Practice Location: 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Phone: 414-649-6000    
Dr. Nosheen Hasan, MD
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Dr. Stephen R Thompson, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2025 E Newport Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Phone: 414-961-3300    
Dr. Christina D Diaz, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 9200 W Wisconsin Ave, Department Of Anesthesiology, Milwaukee, WI 53226
Phone: 414-805-8700    Fax: 414-259-1522
Dr. John V Selthafner, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9200 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226
Phone: 414-805-8700    Fax: 414-259-1522
Anne M Fagan, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 10200 W Innovation Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53226
Phone: 414-302-9196    

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