Sivanthan Balachandran, MD
NPI 1699840322 · Nephrology Physician · Conway, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sivanthan Balachandran, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Conway, SC (NPI 1699840322).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699840322
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22373 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2,115 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 479 | $341 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 419 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 354 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 267 | $165 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 239 | $75 |
| Home Dialysis Services Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90966 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 94 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 381 | 118 |
| Carvedilol | 168 | 64 |
| Amlodipine Besylate/Benazeprilbrand: Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril | 166 | 54 |
| Losartan Potassium | 160 | 60 |
| Calcium Acetate | 158 | 47 |
| Furosemide | 153 | 55 |
| Allopurinol | 126 | 41 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$616 across 11 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
- 2006-11-21
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sivanthan Balachandran's NPI number?
- Sivanthan Balachandran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699840322, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sivanthan Balachandran's specialty?
- Sivanthan Balachandran is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sivanthan Balachandran located?
- Sivanthan Balachandran's practice location on file with NPPES is 834 Farrar Drive, Conway, SC 29526.
- What is Sivanthan Balachandran's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sivanthan Balachandran is (843) 347-9487.
- Does Sivanthan Balachandran accept Medicare?
- Sivanthan Balachandran is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sivanthan Balachandran's NPI active?
- Yes — Sivanthan Balachandran's NPI (1699840322) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.