Dr. Nikhil Balakrishnan
Neurology in Salisbury, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 25+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Nikhil Balakrishnan, MD, is a Neurology specialist in Salisbury, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. Dr. Nikhil Balakrishnan also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Novant Medical Group Inc. Dr. Nikhil Balakrishnan accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (704) 637-1179 to request Dr. Nikhil Balakrishnan the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Nikhil Balakrishnan |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3870627953 |
| 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
- Neurology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 25 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Nikhil Balakrishnan graduated from medical school in 1999.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1396993184
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, September 4, 2008
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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EHR - He does 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.
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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.
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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. Nikhil Balakrishnan
Medical Licenses
Dr. Nikhil Balakrishnan has been primarily specialized in Neurology for over 25 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology
click for detail Neurology A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
| 2008-02056 | North Carolina |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Neuromuscular Medicine
click for detail Neuromuscular Medicine A neurologist or child neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of disorders of nerve, muscle or neuromuscular junction, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis) and neuromuscular transmission disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome).
| 2008-02056 | North Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Salisbury, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Novant Medical Group Inc | 1401 |
Practice Locations
1910 Jake Alexander Blvd W
Salisbury, NC 28147-1179
Phone: (704) 637-1179
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
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