Vijayan Balan, M.D.
Vijayan Balan is a Hepatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Scottsdale, AZ with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Vijayan Balan, M.D. has been part of the Scottsdale medical community since 2005 in group practice. He has been in practice for 38+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78.59/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 28% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Federal MIPS score higher than 29% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2085dNPPES updated 2020-09-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202378.59/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.1%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
159
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
90
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
586
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $386k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — 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 (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 7, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
The discipline of Hepatology encompasses the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine considers Hepatology part of the subspecialty of gastroenterology. Physicians who identify themselves as Hepatologists usually, but not always, have been trained in gastrointestinal programs.
Taxonomy: 207RI0008X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100068
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Vijayan Balan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vijayan Balan for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Scottsdale 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 Vijayan Balan
NPI records show Dr. Balan as active with telehealth listed in Scottsdale, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (480) 301-8000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Vijayan Balan
Practice Location
13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259-5452
Mailing Address
13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259-5452
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