Physician Profile
Guita Balakhane, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Balakhane
Guita Balakhane, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Los Angeles, CA specializing in nephrology. Guita trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1987. According to Medicare claims data, Guita cared for 674 Medicare patients across 1,484 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, therapy procedure using functional activities, and therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (310) 967-2140
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8635 W 3RD ST STE# 695W
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,484 services · 674 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
53 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Therapy procedure using functional activities | Treatment | 97530 |
298 | Too few peers to compare |
| Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97112 |
297 | Too few peers to compare |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
31 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
301 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Urinalysis, manual test | Lab test | 81002 |
29 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated | Lab test | 85651 |
26 | Too few peers to compare |
| Magnesium level | Lab test | 83735 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other kidney specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other kidney specialists in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Guita Balakhane?
Guita Balakhane is a kidney specialist in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
What is Guita Balakhane's address?
Guita Balakhane is listed at 8635 W 3Rd St Ste# 695W, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Guita Balakhane?
The number on file is (310) 967-2140. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Guita Balakhane's NPI number?
Guita Balakhane's National Provider Identifier is 1326027806. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Guita Balakhane train?
Guita Balakhane attended Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Guita Balakhane been practicing?
Guita Balakhane has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Guita Balakhane perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Guita Balakhane performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as therapy procedure using functional activities and therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Guita Balakhane confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Guita Balakhane. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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