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Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Bala Ganesh Gopurala, MD)
Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology
Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupati
Professional interests include: non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, cancer, rectal problems, and more.
1060 E Foothill Boulevard Suite 102
Upland, CA 91786

Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD is a medical oncologist in NORTHRIDGE, CA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupati. Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD is affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Dignity Health, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation, Providence, Astrana Health, Chino Valley Medical Center, THE ONCOLOGY INSTITUTE CA, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center Northridge Hospital Medical Center, THE ONCOLOGY INSTITUTE CA A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, Alpha Care Medical Group and Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center.

View Doctor's Full Profile (909) 906-1519

Office Locations

18250 ROSCOE BOULEVARD SUITE 325
NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325
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Alpha Care Medical Group

1060 E Foothill Boulevard Suite 102
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 906-1519
(909) 256-8976
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Alpha Care Medical Group

11550 Indian Hills Road Suite 200 Mission
Hillsq, CA 91345
(818) 296-9477
(818) 942-1744
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Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center Northridge Hospital Medical Center

11550 Indian Hills Road Suite 330
Mission Hills, CA 91345
(818) 296-9477
(818) 492-1744
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Chino Valley Medical Center

13768 Roswell Avenue Suite 105
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 591-0814
(909) 364-9929
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Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center

2601 West Alameda Avenue Suite 300
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 806-9020
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Alpha Care Medical Group

4646 Brockton Avenue Suite 203
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 394-7028
(951) 224-9899
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Some issues Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD treated as a medical oncologist in NORTHRIDGE, CA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 32
doctor visit 566
hospital care 206
inpatient care 206
minimally invasive procedures 274

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD treated as a medical oncologist in NORTHRIDGE, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 52
doctor visit 839
hospital care 395
inpatient care 395
minimally invasive procedures 313

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD.

Gender
Male 57
Female 77
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 109
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 43
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 14
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 48
Dementia 16
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD treated as a medical oncologist in NORTHRIDGE, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 27
doctor visit 661
hospital care 250
inpatient care 250
minimally invasive procedures 153

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD.

Gender
Male 44
Female 57
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 89
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 36
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 47
Dementia 0
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD treated as a medical oncologist in NORTHRIDGE, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 26
doctor visit 455
hospital care 284
inpatient care 284
minimally invasive procedures 97

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD.

Gender
Male 72
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 140
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 46
Dementia 0
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD treated as a medical oncologist in NORTHRIDGE, CA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 220
hospital care 18
inpatient care 18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD.

Gender
Male 17
Female 32
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 38
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 16
From 75 to 84 17
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 39
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 74

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD.

Gender
Male 17
Female 26
Age
From 65 to 74 22
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 35
Dementia 0
Cancer 28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD in 2018

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 58
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 57

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD.

Gender
Male 24
Female 31
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 23
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 28
From 75 to 84 12
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD in 2019

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 45
Dementia 0
Cancer 40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 63

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD.

Gender
Male 20
Female 32
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 25
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 35
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD in 2020

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 40
Dementia 0
Cancer 42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 94

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD.

Gender
Male 23
Female 33
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 20
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 30
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD in 2021

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 38
Dementia 0
Cancer 46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD treated as a medical oncologist in NORTHRIDGE, CA during 2022 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 33
chemotherapy 33
doctor visit 141
minimally invasive procedures 33

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD.

Gender
Male 36
Female 44
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 32
Black 0
Hispanic 27
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 47
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 44
Dementia 0
Cancer 48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD treated as a medical oncologist in NORTHRIDGE, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 33
blood draw 34
chemotherapy 33
doctor visit 289
hospital care 230
inpatient care 230
minimally invasive procedures 174

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD.

Gender
Male 28
Female 39
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 43
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 5
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 15
85 and over 1
Less than 65 5
65 to 74 29

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 40
Atrial Fibrillation 4
Dementia 1
Cancer 24

Education & Training

Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD graduated from Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupati. He completed residency at Carraway Methodist Medical Center. He is certified by the Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupati

Residency: Carraway Methodist Medical Center (2002)

Board Certification: Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Dignity Health
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation
Providence
Astrana Health
Chino Valley Medical Center
THE ONCOLOGY INSTITUTE CA, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center Northridge Hospital Medical Center
THE ONCOLOGY INSTITUTE CA A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Alpha Care Medical Group
Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, Interplan PPO, Medicare Advantage, CIGNA PPO, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO and Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Aetna PPO
Aetna HMO
Blue Shield of California
Interplan PPO
Medicare Advantage
CIGNA PPO
Health Net HMO
CIGNA HMO
Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in NORTHRIDGE, CA. 

4.67
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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-23
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr. G, is caring and has a great bedside manner. I left the office feeling as though I am I good hands. He has a nice personality and his laugh was Infectious. I will recommend him to anyone needing care.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-09-17
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Dr. Gopurala's interaction with me was professional and satisfactory. My grievance is the waiting area.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-20
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $1,396 KISQALI
$433 		TABRECTA
$207 		FEMARA
$80 		JADENU
$75 		TASIGNA
$74 		Other
$527
Incyte Corporation $701 JAKAFI
$304 		MONJUVI
$157 		PEMAZYRE
$54
$185
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. $650 OPDIVO
$496 		ELIQUIS
$96 		EMPLICITI
$7
$50
Pfizer Inc. $622 IBRANCE
$116 		LORBRENA
$91 		PAXLOVID
$87 		INLYTA
$83 		BESPONSA
$75 		Other
$170
Lilly USA, LLC $618 VERZENIO
$268 		RETEVMO
$261 		JAYPIRCA
$24
$65
Other $7,231 LYNPARZA
$424 		KEYTRUDA
$297 		ADCETRIS
$280 		NINLARO
$248 		Stivarga
$242 		Other
$5,741
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $9,789
Education $897
Long term medical supply or device loan $533

Research Payments

Dr. Balaganesh G. Gopurala, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $12,000.

Biography

Dr. Balaganesh Gopurala specializes in adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. After completing medical school at Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupati, he performed his residency at Carraway Methodist Medical Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Gopurala include non-hodgkin's lymphoma, lymphedema, and tracheal cancer. On average, patients gave Dr. Gopurala a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He can accept Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers. In addition to English, he speaks Telugu. Dr. Gopurala's hospital/clinic affiliations include The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, and Astrana Health. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in NORTHRIDGE, CA.

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