# Saravana Balaraman, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/saravana-balaraman-md-1972740488
NPI: 1972740488
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Saravana Balaraman, MD is a family practice based in Lincoln, NE practicing at Alegent Creighton Clinic with NPI 1972740488.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Family Practice
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Graduation year: 2000
- NPI: 1972740488 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1972740488))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Alegent Creighton Clinic
- Address: 1601 N 86th St, 100 Chi Health Clinic, Lincoln, NE, 685053713
- Phone: (402) 328-7500
- Group practice size: 944 members

## Insurance accepted (10 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [BCBS Minnesota](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-minnesota) — 9 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 5 plans
- [BCBS Michigan](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-michigan) — 3 plans
- [BCBS Nebraska](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-nebraska) — 1 plan
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Saravana Balaraman, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1972740488).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 6 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $101.

Largest disclosed payer: PFIZER INC. ($21 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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