Balasundaram Chandra Sekar, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Birmingham, AL

Balasundaram Chandra Sekar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Coastal Neurological Institute Pc, Radiology Associates Of Birmingham, P.c., Radiology Associates Of Birmingham, P.c. and his current practice location is 2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 877-1990.

Balasundaram Chandra Sekar is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 10068) 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 1265495378.

Contact Information

Balasundaram Chandra Sekar, MD
2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr,
Birmingham, AL 35209-6804
(205) 877-1990
(205) 824-8111



Physician's Profile

Full NameBalasundaram Chandra Sekar
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience50 Years
Location2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham, Alabama
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:
  • Balasundaram Chandra Sekar graduated from medical school in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265495378
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/03/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810973922
  • Enrollment ID: I20040629000425

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Balasundaram Chandra Sekar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265495378NPI-NPPES
51514423OtherALBLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD
09966865MedicaidAL
51015610OtherALBLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD
000015610MedicaidAL
51521241OtherALBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 10068 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Coastal Neurological Institute Pc468861769918
Radiology Associates Of Birmingham, P.c.721492857137
Radiology Associates Of Birmingham, P.c.721492857137

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameUniversity Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093768723
PECOS PAC ID: 1951213107
Enrollment ID: O20031105000261

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Entity NameRadiology Associates Of Birmingham, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093778706
PECOS PAC ID: 7214928571
Enrollment ID: O20040524001193

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Entity NameCoastal Neurological Institute Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740212174
PECOS PAC ID: 4688617699
Enrollment ID: O20050609000711

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Entity NameSt Vincents Ambulatory Healthcare Network Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility (idtf)
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588190441
PECOS PAC ID: 1355608456
Enrollment ID: O20171128001387

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Balasundaram Chandra Sekar, MD
Po Box 678746,
Dallas, TX 75267-8746

Ph: (205) 824-8000
Balasundaram Chandra Sekar, MD
2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr,
Birmingham, AL 35209-6804

Ph: (205) 877-1990

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Radiology Doctors in Birmingham, AL

Dr. Garrett Colby, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 619 19th St S, Jt N342, Birmingham, AL 35249
Phone: 205-934-3108    Fax: 205-975-4413
Drexell H Boggs, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1700 6th Ave S, Rm: 2253, Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: 205-975-9399    Fax: 205-975-5184
James Walker,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: 800-822-8816    
Joseph Smith,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: 800-822-8816    
Michelle M Mcnamara, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 619 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: 205-934-4011    
Sharda Mehar Bajaj, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1526 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: 205-279-2860    
Gina Elizabeth Rebesco, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 625 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: 205-975-0222    

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