Balagopal Keralavarma, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Merrillville, IN

Balagopal Keralavarma, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Merrillville, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Cancer Care Consultants, Pc, Franciscan Physician Network and his current practice location is 8554 Broadway, Merrillville, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 750-9581.

Balagopal Keralavarma is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01052677A) 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 1275501363.

Contact Information

Balagopal Keralavarma, MD
8554 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410-7032
(219) 750-9581
(219) 750-9781



Physician's Profile

Full NameBalagopal Keralavarma
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience31 Years
Location8554 Broadway, Merrillville, Indiana
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:
  • Balagopal Keralavarma graduated from medical school in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275501363
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/30/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395712467
  • Enrollment ID: I20040917000759

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Balagopal Keralavarma such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275501363NPI-NPPES
200292720MedicaidIN
5171410002OtherINDMERC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 01052677A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown point, INHospital
Community HospitalMunster, INHospital
Franciscan St Anthony Health - Michigan CityMichigan city, INHospital
Methodist Hospitals IncGary, INHospital
St Catherine Hospital IncEast chicago, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cancer Care Consultants, Pc26686527103
Franciscan Physician Network3072790682989

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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. Balagopal Keralavarma allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCancer Care Consultants, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093040719
PECOS PAC ID: 2668652710
Enrollment ID: O20110208000263

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Entity NameFranciscan Physician Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225327984
PECOS PAC ID: 3072790682
Enrollment ID: O20110608000486

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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. Balagopal Keralavarma 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
Balagopal Keralavarma, MD
8127 Merrillville Rd,
Merrillville, IN 46410-6158

Ph: (219) 924-3232
Balagopal Keralavarma, MD
8554 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410-7032

Ph: (219) 750-9581

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Merrillville, IN

Dr. Mihas Mamu Kodenchery, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5800 Broadway, Suite A-j, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-884-9185    
Omar Al Dhaybi, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 90 W 86th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-791-1555    
Virginia Tan Tabib, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 8127 Merrillville Rd, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-4855    Fax: 219-757-5629
Dr. Mohammed Asgar, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5490 Broadway Ste 106, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-939-7130    Fax: 219-951-0883
Gaurav Agarwal, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6061 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-884-2640    Fax: 219-884-2810
Larry R Brazley, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 255 E 90th Dr, W1, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-791-0248    Fax: 219-791-0251
Stephanie D Marshall, DO
Hematology & Oncology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8684 Connecticut St Ste A, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 192-472-8990    Fax: 219-472-0270

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