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Active NPI 1750961736 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Poojitha Balakrishnan , MD

Ophthalmology • Baltimore, MD

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Poojitha Balakrishnan, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Baltimore, MD. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2021, Dr. Balakrishnan delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1800 ORLEANS ST.

Dr. Balakrishnan is affiliated with Johns Hopkins University and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1800 Orleans St

Baltimore, MD 212870010

Telephone 4105022037
Fax 4109550737
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 The Johns Hopkins Hospital Facility NPI 1710258835

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Baltimore, MD

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -17.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.6 Yrs
State Avg: 28.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
222 Specialists

Practicing in Baltimore, MD (624 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Balakrishnan (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Baltimore Specialty Average (22.6 Years) 22.6 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-05-12
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MD D0102887

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Johns Hopkins University

600 N Wolf St, Baltimore, MD 212870005

Phone: 4109555000

Johns Hopkins University

1800 Orleans St, Baltimore, MD 212870010

Phone: 4109555000

Johns Hopkins University

601 N Caroline St, Baltimore, MD 212870006

Phone: 4109555080

Johns Hopkins University

10751 Falls Rd, Lutherville, MD 210934517

Phone: 4109553663

Johns Hopkins University

8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 208141422

Phone: 3018963939

Johns Hopkins University

4940 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 212242735

Phone: 4105500100

Johns Hopkins University

600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 212870005

Phone: 4105024340

Secondary Practice Locations

1720 University Blvd

Birmingham, AL 352331816

Phone: 2053258100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location May 12, 2025

Registered at 1800 ORLEANS ST, BALTIMORE, MD 212870010 (Tel: 4105022037)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 12, 2025

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address May 02, 2025

Registered at 6201 GREENLEIGH AVE, MIDDLE RIVER, MD 212202004 (Tel: 4109330000)

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 02, 2025

Ophthalmology (License #D0102887 in MD)

📍
Updated Practice Location July 16, 2022

Registered at 1720 UNIVERSITY BLVD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331816 (Tel: 2053258100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 16, 2022

Registered at 1720 UNIVERSITY BLVD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331816 (Tel: 2053258100)

NPI Profile Active April 13, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location April 13, 2021

Registered at 833 PRINCETON AVENUE SW, PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING 3, SUITE 200-E, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (Tel: 2057837663)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 13, 2021

Registered at 833 PRINCETON AVENUE SW, PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING 3, SUITE 200-E, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211 (Tel: 2057837663)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 13, 2021

Recorded as POOJITHA BALAKRISHNAN, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 13, 2021

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 13, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1750961736
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 13, 2021
Last Update: May 12, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6201 Greenleigh Ave

Middle River, MD 212202004

Phone: 4109330000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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