Shivaiah Balachandra, MD
NPI 1053361287 · Pediatric Nephrology Physician · Galveston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shivaiah Balachandra, MD is a Pediatric Nephrology Physician provider in Galveston, TX (NPI 1053361287).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053361287
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N1542 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-10
- Last updated
- 2011-09-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shivaiah Balachandra's NPI number?
- Shivaiah Balachandra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053361287, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shivaiah Balachandra's specialty?
- Shivaiah Balachandra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shivaiah Balachandra located?
- Shivaiah Balachandra's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555-5302.
- What is Shivaiah Balachandra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shivaiah Balachandra is (409) 772-2222.
- Does Shivaiah Balachandra accept Medicare?
- Shivaiah Balachandra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shivaiah Balachandra's NPI active?
- Yes — Shivaiah Balachandra's NPI (1053361287) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-09-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.