Quick answers
- Does Shanti M. Balkissoon-Castillo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shanti M. Balkissoon-Castillo accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Shanti M. Balkissoon-Castillo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 147 Original Medicare patients and 1,315 services for Shanti M. Balkissoon-Castillo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shanti M. Balkissoon-Castillo's NPI number?
- 1063418556. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Shanti M. Balkissoon-Castillo, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 147 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,315 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)290 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)179 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)160 services
- Trimming of fingernails or toenails (11719)151 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)130 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure71%
- High cholesterol71%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes38%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Shanti M. Balkissoon-Castillo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8300 Carmel Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87122
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shanti M. Balkissoon-Castillo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sandia Foot and Ankle of Albuquerque PC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Albuquerque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sandia Foot and Ankle of Albuquerque PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063418556 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians