Summary

Dr. Palur Balakrishnan has practiced cardiology and internal medicine for 57 years and is affiliated with Saint Lukes Patients Medical Center. He treats hypertensive emergency and hypertension, and performs contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms. He also speaks Spanish.

Dr. Balakrishnan earned his medical degree from Kilpauk Medical College and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine. He sees patients in Pearland, Houston, Pasadena, and Baytown, Texas. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Balakrishnan 4.43 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 57 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 22 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Palur V Balakrishnan has 4 locations

Premier Heart Specialists

2211 Broadway StPearland, TX 77581
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital

4401 Garth RdBaytown, TX 77521

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57 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Pearland , TXCypress , TXKaty , TXPasadena , TX
Med School: Kilpauk Medical College Med School: Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan Med School: Universidad Del Norte
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Palur V Balakrishnan

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • EMI Health
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Priority Health
  • Renaissance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Palur V Balakrishnan has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Palur V Balakrishnan has the following 22 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Angioplasty
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Coronary Artery Angioplasty & Stent
  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Disease (Myocardial Ischemia)
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hyperlipidemias
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

57 Years Experience

Dr. Palur V Balakrishnan holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Baylor College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Kilpauk Medical College in 1969.

NPI Number

Dr. Balakrishnan's NPI number is 1679508485.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Palur Balakrishnan accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Palur Balakrishnan has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Palur Balakrishnan accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Palur Balakrishnan accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Palur Balakrishnan accepting new patients?
Dr. Palur Balakrishnan is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Palur Balakrishnan's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Which hospitals is Dr. Palur Balakrishnan affiliated with?
Dr. Palur Balakrishnan is affiliated with Saint Lukes Patients Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. Palur Balakrishnan speak?
Dr. Palur Balakrishnan speaks English and Spanish.

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