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Poojitha Balakrishnan, MD

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About Dr. Balakrishnan

Based in Sacramento, CA, Poojitha Balakrishnan, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Poojitha graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2021. Poojitha is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. NPI 1750961736 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Ophthalmology (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon AMedical Board of California
No. 209037CurrentExpires Jun 2028Since 2026
NPINational Provider Identifier
1750961736Issued 2021

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentSometimes (reported per claim)
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

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Common questions

What is Dr. Balakrishnan's specialty?

Dr. Balakrishnan is an eye doctor in Sacramento, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Balakrishnan?

Dr. Balakrishnan is listed at 4860 Y St, Sacramento, CA 95817. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Balakrishnan?

The number on file is (916) 734-6891. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Balakrishnan's NPI number?

Dr. Balakrishnan's National Provider Identifier is 1750961736. 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

What is Dr. Balakrishnan's medical education?

Dr. Balakrishnan attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2021. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Balakrishnan been practicing?

Dr. Balakrishnan has 5 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2021, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

Has Dr. Balakrishnan confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Balakrishnan. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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