Balaji S Charlu, MD
Also practices: INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT
Patients across CA can see Balaji S Charlu, MD in person in Newport Beach or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (class of 2001), he has been practicing for over 25 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.65/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 50% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2270dNPPES updated 2020-02-17 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
22 Corporate Plaza Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660-7985
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.
MIPS Score
202383.65/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.1 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better30.8%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+25.7 pts)
30.8% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
807
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
428
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,182
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $21k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$503 received from industry
13 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Balaji S Charlu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Board certified · Feb 16, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
25 years in practice
Experienced
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Education & Training
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (Class of 2001)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191308
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Balaji S Charlu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Balaji S Charlu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Newport Beach required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Balaji S Charlu
NPI records show Dr. Charlu as active with telehealth listed in Newport Beach, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 722-7038.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
22 Corporate Plaza Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660-7985
Mailing Address
22 Corporate Plaza Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660-7985
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