VAIDYANATHAPURAM BALAKRISHNAN M.D. – NPI #1326095548
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

VAIDYANATHAPURAM BALAKRISHNAN is a physician located in BRIGHTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1326095548 to VAIDYANATHAPURAM BALAKRISHNAN on May 31, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 11, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for VAIDYANATHAPURAM BALAKRISHNAN below.

NPI Profile for
VAIDYANATHAPURAM BALAKRISHNAN

NPI Number
1326095548
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
VAIDYANATHAPURAM BALAKRISHNAN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
11 NEVINS ST.
SUITE 202 SEMC - MEDICAL SPECIALTIES PRACTICE
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Phone: (617) 779-6700 Fax: (617) 779-6771
Mailing address
BMCHS PROVIDER ENROLLMENT
960 MASSACHUSETTS AVE FLR 2
BOSTON, MA 02118
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 07, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 MA 204354

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
VAIDYANATHAPURAM BALAKRISHNAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ST ELIZABETH'S MEDICAL CENTER
      736 CAMBRIDGE STREET
      BRIGHTON, MA 02135
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DCI BALL SQUARE
      643 Broadway
      SOMERVILLE, MA 02145
    • SAINT ELIZABETH'S MEDICAL CENTER OF BOSTON
      Dialysis Unit - CCP 7
      BRIGHTON, MA 02135

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