S Badiga, MD
NPI 1720059488 · Gastroenterology Physician · Weslaco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
S Badiga, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Weslaco, TX (NPI 1720059488).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720059488
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J5254 (TX)
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
20 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
348 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 87 | $74 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 56 | $106 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 43 | $210 |
| Measurement of Liver Stiffness91200 | 38 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 30 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 201 | 104 |
| Omeprazole | 92 | 60 |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 62 | 61 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 36 | 21 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 36 | 22 |
| Fluconazole | 17 | 16 |
| Hydrocortisone | 16 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$419 across 6 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
- 2006-01-31
- Last updated
- 2017-01-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is S Badiga's NPI number?
- S Badiga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720059488, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is S Badiga's specialty?
- S Badiga is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is S Badiga located?
- S Badiga's practice location on file with NPPES is 902 S Airport Dr, Weslaco, TX 78596-6644.
- What is S Badiga's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for S Badiga is (956) 362-3636.
- Does S Badiga accept Medicare?
- S Badiga is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is S Badiga's NPI active?
- Yes — S Badiga's NPI (1720059488) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.