Shyam Balakrishnan, M.D
NPI 1780996736 · Family Medicine Physician · Martinsville, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shyam Balakrishnan, M.D is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Martinsville, VA (NPI 1780996736).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780996736
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,179 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 414 | $117 |
| 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'SG2211 | 259 | $15 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 257 | $9 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 67 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 51 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 96 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 399 | 127 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 277 | 93 |
| Gabapentin | 210 | 58 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 189 | 40 |
| Losartan Potassium | 167 | 51 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 164 | 58 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-07-07
- Last updated
- 2016-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shyam Balakrishnan's NPI number?
- Shyam Balakrishnan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780996736, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shyam Balakrishnan's specialty?
- Shyam Balakrishnan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shyam Balakrishnan located?
- Shyam Balakrishnan's practice location on file with NPPES is 1107a Brookdale St, Martinsville, VA 24112-4501.
- What is Shyam Balakrishnan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shyam Balakrishnan is (276) 670-3300.
- Does Shyam Balakrishnan accept Medicare?
- Shyam Balakrishnan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shyam Balakrishnan's NPI active?
- Yes — Shyam Balakrishnan's NPI (1780996736) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-01-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.