Dr Ajay K Balaram, MD - Medicare Hand Surgery in Arlington Heights, IL

Dr Ajay K Balaram, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery" physician in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He went to Creighton University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hand Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Hand Surgery Associates Sc and his current practice location is 515 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 956-0099.

Dr Ajay K Balaram is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036.123743) 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 1013171636.

Contact Information

Dr Ajay K Balaram, MD
515 W Algonquin Rd,
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-4439
(847) 956-0099
(847) 956-0099



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ajay K Balaram
GenderMale
SpecialityHand Surgery
Experience18 Years
Location515 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, Illinois
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:
  • Dr Ajay K Balaram attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013171636
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/13/2008
  • Last Update Date: 11/11/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658517529
  • Enrollment ID: I20130419000085

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ajay K Balaram such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013171636NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 125051809 (Illinois)Secondary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program 261302 (New York)Secondary
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery 036.123743 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northwest Community Hospital 1Arlington heights, ILHospital
Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1Elk grove village, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hand Surgery Associates Sc06481652336

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameHand Surgery Associates Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568508083
PECOS PAC ID: 0648165233
Enrollment ID: O20040223000043

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ajay K Balaram, MD
515 W Algonquin Rd,
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-4439

Ph: (847) 956-0099
Dr Ajay K Balaram, MD
515 W Algonquin Rd,
Arlington Heights, IL 60005-4439

Ph: (847) 956-0099

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