SHIVAIAH BALACHANDRA MD
NPI 1053361287
Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology in Galveston, TX
About Shivaiah Balachandra Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
SHIVAIAH BALACHANDRA MD (NPI 1053361287) is an individual pediatric nephrology provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (N1542) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Shivaiah Balachandra Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Shivaiah Balachandra reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Galveston, TX 77555
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 2,222 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
GALVESTON, TX 77555
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Shivaiah Balachandra's NPI number?
The NPI number for Shivaiah Balachandra is 1053361287. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2006.
Where is Shivaiah Balachandra located?
Shivaiah Balachandra practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-2222.
What is Shivaiah Balachandra's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Nephrology, with taxonomy code 2080P0210X.
Is Shivaiah Balachandra enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Shivaiah Balachandra is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organization bills Medicare for Shivaiah Balachandra's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Shivaiah Balachandra reassigns Medicare benefits to Utmb Faculty Group Practice (Galveston, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Shivaiah Balachandra's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Shivaiah Balachandra accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and WellPoint list Shivaiah Balachandra as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Shivaiah Balachandra was last updated on September 14, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Shivaiah Balachandra, MD · NPI 1053361287
Pediatric Nephrology physician in Galveston, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 10, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1053361287 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 10, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology · taxonomy 2080P0210X
- **State license:** N1542 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555-5302
- **Phone:** (409) 772-2222
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Utmb Faculty Group Practice (NPI 1942241146, Galveston, TX), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** September 14, 2011
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare PIN 8K3747 (TX); Medicare UPIN I24350; Other 760010407 (TX)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1053361287) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.