Dr. Balakrishnan Mahesh

Thoracic Surgery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
29+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Balakrishnan Mahesh, MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1995, having over 29 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Balakrishnan Mahesh also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of Pittsburgh Physicians. Dr. Balakrishnan Mahesh accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (412) 647-7555 to request Dr. Balakrishnan Mahesh the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

200 Lothrop St
C900
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536

(412) 647-7555

(412) 647-4710

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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name	Balakrishnan Mahesh
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	8628296662
Sole Proprietor	No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment	He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 29 years of diverse experience

Credentials

Medical Doctor (MD)
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Medical Doctor

Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

Dr. Balakrishnan Mahesh graduated from medical school in 1995.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1639586381
NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2014
NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Quality Reporting

eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Balakrishnan Mahesh

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Balakrishnan Mahesh has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 29 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.	MD451584	Pennsylvania

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians	University Of Pittsburgh Physicians	2715

Practice Locations

200 Lothrop St
C900
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536

Phone: (412) 647-7555
Fax: (412) 647-4710
Office Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed