Dr. Savitha Balakrishna
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 26 years
- Graduation year: 1995
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1215011747
Dr. Savitha Balakrishna MD
Family Physician
She is located at 525 Gaslight Boulevard in Lufkin, TX 75904. Can help patients with the following: Arthritis, Breastfeeding and Lactation, Hyperlipidemia, Migraine, Prenatal Care, Thyroid Disease. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215011747. Appointment can be made via the phone number (936) 632-2777. She is affiliated with 3 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Savitha Balakrishna, being an family physician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Savitha Balakrishna.
- Abdominal Pain
- Aging In Place
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autism
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breastfeeding and Lactation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Diabetes
- Fever
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Migraine
- Mold Exposure
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Prescription Refill
- Thyroid Disease
- Women's Health
Procedures Performed by Dr. Savitha Balakrishna
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Savitha Balakrishna as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Network data as of Jun 7, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 19 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 204 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 301 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 206 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 603 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303 (27 plan variants) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 305 (27 plan variants) | POS · Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 203 (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 803 (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 202 (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 605 (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Security HMO℠ 200 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Catastrophic | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 205 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 801 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients at some locations |
CHRISTUS Health Plan
Network data as of Jan 1, 1900, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 18 plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTUS Bronze (2 Free PCP Visits, $0 Preferred Generic Rx, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Bronze + Dental & Vision (2 Free PCP Visits, $0 Preferred Generic Rx, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Bronze Essential (2 Free PCP Visits, $0 Preferred Generic Rx, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Bronze Essential + Dental & Vision (2 Free PCP Visits, $0 Preferred Generic Rx, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Catastrophic (3 Free PCP visits) | HMO · Catastrophic | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Gold + Dental & Vision + Fitness ($0 Deductible, $5 PCP, $0 Generic Rx, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Gold + Fitness ($0 Deductible, $5 PCP, $0 Generic Rx, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Gold Essential ($0 Rx Deductible, $5 PCP, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Gold Essential + Dental & Vision ($0 Rx Deductible, $5 PCP, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Silver Essential 70 ($5 PCP, $0 Preferred Generic Rx, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Silver Essential 70 + Dental & Vision ($5 PCP, $0 Preferred Generic Rx, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Standard Expanded Bronze ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Standard Gold ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Standard Silver 70 ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Value Bronze (3 Free PCP Visits, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Value Bronze + Dental & Vision (3 Free PCP Visits, $0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Value Silver 70 ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| CHRISTUS Value Silver 70 + Dental & Vision ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Community Health Choice
Network data as of Jan 28, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from Community Health Choice
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Premier Bronze 003 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Bronze 003 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Bronze 018 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Bronze 018 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Gold 005 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Gold 005 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Gold 021 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Gold 021 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Silver 012 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Silver 012 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Silver 020 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Silver 020 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 14 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Savitha Balakrishna is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Savitha Balakrishna is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice .
Bills through: Burke Center
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Gilead Sciences Inc. | $100 |
| Neurocrine Biosciences | $79 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $180 |
Studies
Graduated in 1995
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Savitha Balakrishna?
Dr. Savitha Balakrishna's office is located at 525 Gaslight Boulevard in Lufkin, TX 75904.
Does Dr. Savitha Balakrishna accept patients with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas?
Yes, Dr. Savitha Balakrishna is listed in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Savitha Balakrishna treat?
Dr. Savitha Balakrishna provides treatment for Arthritis, Breastfeeding and Lactation, Hyperlipidemia, Migraine, Prenatal Care, Thyroid Disease. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Savitha Balakrishna affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Savitha Balakrishna is affiliated with CHI ST LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL LUFKIN.
Does Dr. Savitha Balakrishna have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Savitha Balakrishna is affiliated with Burke Center. For the full list of practices see this list.