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Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Hematology (Blood Disorders)

Madras Medical College (1995)

27301 Dequindre Road Suite 314
Madison Heights, MI 48071

(248) 399-4400

Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD is a medical oncologist in Madison Heights, MI specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and hematology (blood disorders). She graduated from Madras Medical College in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD is affiliated with Henry Ford Health, Michigan Healthcare Professionals, Henry Ford Warren & Madison Heights Hospitals, BEAUMONT MEDICAL GROUP- SPECIALTY SERVICES, Henry Ford Providence Southfield & Novi Hospitals and MICHIGAN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS PC.

Office Locations

27301 Dequindre Road Suite 314
Madison Heights, MI 48071

(248) 399-4400

(248) 399-4840

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Michigan Healthcare Professionals

27900 Grand River Avenue Suite 220
Farmington, MI 48334

(248) 477-0552

(247) 477-0742

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32255 Northwestern Highway Suite 150
Farmington, MI 48334

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3577 W. 13 Mile Road Suite 204
Royal Oak, MI 48073

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In The News

“And for that, she credits her "team" at Beaumont: Penny Widmaier, RN and nurse navigator, Savitha Balaraman, MD, medical oncologist and Raimundo Pastor, D.O., general surgeon.”—"Cancer patient giving thanks for new-found hope", Hometown Life, November 2015

“Savitha Balaraman, an oncologist at Botsford Hospital, will talk about meditation and will lead a walk, noon-1 p.m., Sept. 18, at Heritage Park Nature Center, located on Farmington Road between 10...”—"Medical Datebook", Hometown Life, September 2014

“The next walk is noon-1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. with oncologist Dr. Savitha Balaraman.”—"Eye on Farmington-area business", Hometown Life, September 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

complete blood count

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

bilirubin test

creatinine blood test

creatinine test

kidney function tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Michigan, Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD performed more complete blood count (CBC), and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for bilirubin test, creatinine blood test, creatinine test, and kidney function tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy

blood tests

intravenous chemotherapy

intravenous infusion

In 2012, Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, blood tests, intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, and intravenous (IV) infusion procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Michigan.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Madison Heights, MI during 2012 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	762
blood draw	26
chemotherapy	762
doctor visit	2181
hospital care	2068
inpatient care	2068
lab tests	4858
minimally invasive procedures	806
port flush	49
preventive care	18
vaccines	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Madison Heights, MI during 2013 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	676
blood draw	27
chemotherapy	676
doctor visit	2043
hospital care	2039
inpatient care	2039
lab tests	4920
minimally invasive procedures	698
port flush	42

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	516
Black	182
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	94
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Madison Heights, MI during 2014 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	678
blood draw	24
chemotherapy	678
doctor visit	2124
hormone therapy	40
hospital care	2554
inpatient care	2554
lab tests	4937
minimally invasive procedures	673
port flush	34

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	326
Female	482

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	584
Black	197
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	112
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	42
Dementia	15
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Madison Heights, MI during 2015 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	751
blood draw	36
chemotherapy	751
doctor visit	2006
hospital care	1869
inpatient care	1869
lab tests	5520
minimally invasive procedures	745
port flush	40

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	572
Female	970

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1074
Black	406
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	616
From 75 to 84	484
85 and over	204
Less than 65	238

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	43
Dementia	15
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Madison Heights, MI during 2016 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	602
blood draw	35
chemotherapy	602
doctor visit	1811
hospital care	1435
inpatient care	1435
lab tests	5368
minimally invasive procedures	665
port flush	47

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	438

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	485
Black	204
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	96
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	43
Dementia	23
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Madison Heights, MI during 2017 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	515
blood draw	23
chemotherapy	515
doctor visit	1757
hormone therapy	43
hospital care	810
inpatient care	810
lab tests	5130
minimally invasive procedures	617
port flush	45
preventive care	15
vaccines	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	454

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	514
Black	186
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	307
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	101
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	41
Dementia	22
Cancer	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Madison Heights, MI during 2018 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	569
blood draw	37
chemotherapy	569
doctor visit	1801
hospital care	755
inpatient care	755
lab tests	5115
minimally invasive procedures	695

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	470

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	492
Black	187
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	95
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Madison Heights, MI during 2019 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	547
blood draw	40
chemotherapy	547
doctor visit	1517
hormone therapy	69
hospital care	831
inpatient care	831
lab tests	4869
minimally invasive procedures	642
port flush	37

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	454

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	493
Black	178
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	88
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	40
Dementia	20
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Madison Heights, MI during 2020 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	388
chemotherapy	388
doctor visit	1199
hormone therapy	71
hospital care	729
inpatient care	729
lab tests	2401
minimally invasive procedures	487
port flush	36

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	163
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	67
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Madison Heights, MI during 2021 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	326
blood draw	14
chemotherapy	326
doctor visit	1143
hormone therapy	49
hospital care	512
inpatient care	512
lab tests	2724
minimally invasive procedures	450
port flush	42

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	150
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	71
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	42
Dementia	17
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Madison Heights, MI during 2022 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	373
chemotherapy	373
doctor visit	840
hormone therapy	50
hospital care	531
inpatient care	531
lab tests	2377
minimally invasive procedures	486
port flush	33

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	383

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	424
Black	131
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	73
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Madison Heights, MI were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	562
blood draw	29
chemotherapy	562
doctor visit	1674
hormone therapy	53
hospital care	1284
inpatient care	1284
lab tests	4383
minimally invasive procedures	633
preventive care	16
vaccines	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	180
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	491
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	225
85 and over	91
Less than 65	97
65 to 74	291

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	16
Cancer	48

Education & Training

Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD graduated from Madras Medical College in 1995. She completed residency at Grace Hospital, Detroit. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine,-The American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Madras Medical College (1995)

Residency: Grace Hospital, Detroit (2002)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine,-The American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Henry Ford Health

Michigan Healthcare Professionals

Henry Ford Warren & Madison Heights Hospitals

BEAUMONT MEDICAL GROUP- SPECIALTY SERVICES

Henry Ford Providence Southfield & Novi Hospitals

MICHIGAN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$2,854 KEYTRUDA $2,854
Immunomedics, Inc.	$1,575 Trodelvy $1,575
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$864 ERBITUX $780	OPDIVO $36	$48
Pfizer Inc.	$692 XTANDI $213	IBRANCE $113	ORGOVYX $94	BAVENCIO $78	TALZENNA $68	Other $125
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$565 XTANDI $314	PADCEV $24	XOSPATA $14	$213
Other	$4,401 IMBRUVICA $197	Vectibix $194	FOTIVDA $176	DARZALEX $142	FOUNDATIONONE LIQUID $142	Other $3,550

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$5,015
Food and Beverage	$4,581
Education	$1,228
Travel and Lodging	$127

Research Payments

Dr. Savitha Balaraman, MD has received 27 research payments totaling $141,630.

Biography

Dr. Savitha Balaraman is a specialist in adult oncology, medical oncology, and hematology (blood disorders). She works in Madison Heights, MI, Royal Oak, MI, and Farmington Hills, MI. Dr. Balaraman's hospital/clinic affiliations include Michigan Healthcare Professionals and Henry Ford Health. She studied medicine at Madras Medical College. Her residency was performed at Grace Hospital, Detroit. Dr. Balaraman (or staff) speaks Tamil and Hindi.