Karthik Balakrishnan, MD, MPH - Medicare Otolaryngology in Palo Alto, CA

Karthik Balakrishnan, MD, MPH is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology" physician in Palo Alto, California. He went to Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile and his current practice location is 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (650) 497-8000.

Karthik Balakrishnan is licensed to practice in California (license number C165904) 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 1528070844.

Contact Information

Karthik Balakrishnan, MD, MPH
725 Welch Rd,
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601
(650) 497-8000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameKarthik Balakrishnan
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience19 Years
Location725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, California
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:
  • Karthik Balakrishnan attended and graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528070844
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/28/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052537917
  • Enrollment ID: I20191226002012

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karthik Balakrishnan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528070844NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 57963 (Minnesota)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 35.098513 (Ohio)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 68843 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology ML20008190 (Washington)Secondary
207YP0228XOtolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology C165904 (California)Primary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology C165904 (California)Secondary
207YP0228XOtolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology 57963 (Minnesota)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile0840298543261

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. Karthik Balakrishnan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameStanford Health Care
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437292927
PECOS PAC ID: 6709797491
Enrollment ID: O20031124000348
Entity NameLpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417907940
PECOS PAC ID: 0840298543
Enrollment ID: O20061113000232

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. Karthik 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
Karthik Balakrishnan, MD, MPH
725 Welch Rd,
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601

Ph: (650) 497-8000
Karthik Balakrishnan, MD, MPH
725 Welch Rd,
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601

Ph: (650) 497-8000

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Palo Alto, CA

Shannon Wu, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 801 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: 650-723-5281    
Michael Mccaffrey, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: 650-321-4121    
Dr. Dong Kyoo Richard Kang, MD
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Practice Location: 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: 650-497-8000    
Brittany Leader,
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 101 Addison Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: 650-433-8621    Fax: 650-434-0061
Tulio Alberto Valdez, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: 650-497-8000    
Dylan Kar-shuen Chan, M.D., PH.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 801 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: 650-723-6661    
Seth Joseph Davis, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 801 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: 650-723-5281    

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