Physician Profile
Ranga Balasekaran, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Balasekaran
Based in Springdale, AR, Ranga Balasekaran, MD is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Ranga graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas in 1994. Medicare claims data shows Ranga provided 230 services to 229 patients. The services billed most often include removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, and diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope. NPI 1518965813 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (479) 757-8150
- Email not available
Practice Locations
601 W MAPLE AVE SUITE 213
Springdale, AR 72764
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology 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 reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
- Acute pancreatitis
- Gallstones
- Pancreatic cysts
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Colon and anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Colon cancer
- Colon polyps
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Esophagus and swallowing
- Barrett's esophagus
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Esophageal stricture
- Esophagitis
Functional bowel and motility
- Chronic diarrhea
- Fecal incontinence
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
- Functional dyspepsia
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- H. pylori infection
- Peptic ulcer disease
Bowel & Colon
- Diverticulitis
Digestive Symptoms
- Constipation
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
- Blocked Bile Duct
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Liver biopsy
Lower endoscopy
- Colon polyp removal
- Endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Upper endoscopy
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection
- Esophageal dilation
Capsule and physiology testing
- Anorectal manometry
- Capsule endoscopy
- Esophageal manometry
Diagnostic Testing
- 24-Hour Acid Reflux Test
- EUS-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- SIBO Breath Test
Liver procedures
- Esophageal variceal banding
- Liver elastography
- Paracentesis
Treatments
- Stool Transplant
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
230 services · 229 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
64 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
29 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
26 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | Billing code | G0105 |
23 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | Billing code | G0121 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
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.
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.
Other gastroenterologists in Springdale 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1994 at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in AR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Balasekaran?
Dr. Balasekaran is a gastroenterologist in Springdale, AR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Balasekaran's address?
Dr. Balasekaran is listed at 601 W Maple Ave Suite 213, Springdale, AR 72764. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Balasekaran?
The number on file is (479) 757-8150. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Balasekaran?
Dr. Balasekaran's National Provider Identifier is 1518965813. 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 Dr. Balasekaran train?
Dr. Balasekaran attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Balasekaran have?
Dr. Balasekaran has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Balasekaran perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Balasekaran performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Balasekaran's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Balasekaran. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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