Bantwal Baliga, MD,DGO
NPI 1730272584 · Family Medicine Physician · Columbus, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bantwal Baliga, MD,DGO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Columbus, GA (NPI 1730272584).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730272584
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD,DGO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 056683 (GA)
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
2,448 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 | 724 | $111 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 409 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 404 | $80 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 181 | $57 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 100 | $32 |
| Continuous Monitoring of Blood Sugar Level in Tissue Fluid Using Sensor Under Skin With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 131 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 353 | 93 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 275 | 77 |
| Metformin Hcl | 254 | 60 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 230 | 56 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 210 | 48 |
| Losartan Potassium | 180 | 45 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$11,248 across 135 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
- 2006-10-02
- Last updated
- 2012-10-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bantwal Baliga's NPI number?
- Bantwal Baliga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730272584, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bantwal Baliga's specialty?
- Bantwal Baliga is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bantwal Baliga located?
- Bantwal Baliga's practice location on file with NPPES is 1400 Bradley Lake Blvd, Columbus, GA 31904.
- What is Bantwal Baliga's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bantwal Baliga is (706) 507-2050.
- Does Bantwal Baliga accept Medicare?
- Bantwal Baliga is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bantwal Baliga's NPI active?
- Yes — Bantwal Baliga's NPI (1730272584) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.