Rama Balaraman, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Ocala, FL

Rama Balaraman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology" physician in Ocala, Florida. She graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. She is a member of the group practice Ocala Oncology Center Pl and her current practice location is 3130 Sw 32nd Ave, Ocala, Florida. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (352) 732-4032.

Rama Balaraman is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME88274) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1396709424.

Contact Information

Rama Balaraman, MD
3130 Sw 32nd Ave,
Ocala, FL 34474-4445
(352) 732-4032
(352) 732-4191

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRama Balaraman
GenderFemale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience33 Years
Location3130 Sw 32nd Ave, Ocala, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Rama Balaraman graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396709424
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/27/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921901174
  • Enrollment ID: I20040127000974

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rama Balaraman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396709424NPI-NPPES
P00446304OtherFLRAILROAD MEDICARE
270250900MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology ME88274 (Florida)Secondary
207RX0202XInternal Medicine - Medical Oncology ME88274 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Adventhealth OcalaOcala, FLHospital
Marion Communtiy HospitalOcala, FLHospital
Uf Health Leesburg HospitalLeesburg, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ocala Oncology Center Pl690195085620

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. Rama Balaraman allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameOcala Oncology Center Pl
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356300958
PECOS PAC ID: 6901950856
Enrollment ID: O20090812000516

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. Rama Balaraman 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
Rama Balaraman, MD
3130 Sw 32nd Ave,
Ocala, FL 34474-4445

Ph: (352) 732-4032
Rama Balaraman, MD
3130 Sw 32nd Ave,
Ocala, FL 34474-4445

Ph: (352) 732-4032

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