Dr Saravana K Balaraman, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Schuyler, NE

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Dr Saravana K Balaraman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Schuyler, Nebraska. He graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Alegent Creighton Clinic, Alegent Health Memorial Hospital Schuyler and his current practice location is 1721 Colfax St, Schuyler, Nebraska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (402) 352-3745.

Dr Saravana K Balaraman is licensed to practice in Nebraska (license number CP656) 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 1972740488.

Contact Information

Dr Saravana K Balaraman, MD
1721 Colfax St,
Schuyler, NE 68661-1400
(402) 352-3745
(402) 352-8750

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Saravana K Balaraman
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience25 Years
Location1721 Colfax St, Schuyler, Nebraska
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 Saravana K Balaraman graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972740488
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/21/2009
  • Last Update Date: 09/20/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365690070
  • Enrollment ID: I20240701004053

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Saravana K Balaraman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972740488NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine CP656 (Nebraska)Primary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 55212 (Minnesota)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Chi Health SchuylerSchuyler, NEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alegent Creighton Clinic1951210418890
Alegent Health Memorial Hospital Schuyler640676596512

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 Saravana K Balaraman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlegent Health Memorial Hospital Schuyler
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780601781
PECOS PAC ID: 6406765965
Enrollment ID: O20031110000586
Entity NameAlegent Creighton Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548287907
PECOS PAC ID: 1951210418
Enrollment ID: O20040407001314
Entity NameAlegent Health Memorial Hospital Schuyler
Entity TypePart A Provider - Critical Access Hospital
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568547032
PECOS PAC ID: 6406765965
Enrollment ID: O20100624000224

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 Saravana K 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
Dr Saravana K Balaraman, MD
1721 Colfax St,
Schuyler, NE 68661-1400

Ph: (402) 352-3745		Dr Saravana K Balaraman, MD
1721 Colfax St,
Schuyler, NE 68661-1400

Ph: (402) 352-3745

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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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