Vanitha Bala, M.D.
NPI 1386662351 · Gastroenterology Physician · Shenandoah, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vanitha Bala, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Shenandoah, TX (NPI 1386662351).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386662351
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 055919 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,059 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 329 | $127 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 174 | $118 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 130 | $166 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 94 | $130 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 80 | $123 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 381 | 160 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 148 | 146 |
| Omeprazole | 148 | 81 |
| Famotidine | 138 | 59 |
| Sucralfate | 85 | 63 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 80 | 57 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 68 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,757 across 31 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-18
- Last updated
- 2019-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vanitha Bala's NPI number?
- Vanitha Bala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386662351, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vanitha Bala's specialty?
- Vanitha Bala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vanitha Bala located?
- Vanitha Bala's practice location on file with NPPES is 111 Vision Park Blvd, Shenandoah, TX 77384-3002.
- What is Vanitha Bala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vanitha Bala is (936) 321-0033.
- Does Vanitha Bala accept Medicare?
- Vanitha Bala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vanitha Bala's NPI active?
- Yes — Vanitha Bala's NPI (1386662351) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.