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Interventional Pain Management

Ganesh R. Balu, MD

Sees patients in Dover, DE · Elkton, MD · Wilmington, DE · Delaware, Maryland

Summary

Dr. Ganesh R. Balu, MD is an interventional pain specialist at 240 Beiser Blvd, Suite 201a, Dover, DE 19904. Phone: (302) 734-7246. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ganesh R. Balu had 148 Original Medicare patients and 4,414 services. NPI 1073594693. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Interventional pain specialist (Medicare lists Interventional Pain Management)
  • Address: 240 Beiser Blvd, Suite 201a, Dover, DE 19904 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (302) 734‑7246
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: graduated 1988 (38 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ganesh R. Balu, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Ganesh R. Balu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ganesh R. Balu 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 Ganesh R. Balu see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 148 Original Medicare patients and 4,414 services for Ganesh R. Balu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ganesh R. Balu's NPI number?
1073594693. 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 Ganesh R. Balu, 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 patients148
Services billed to Medicare4,414
Different services or procedures76
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)903 services
  2. Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)898 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)474 services
  4. Therapy procedure using massage, each 15 minutes (97124)377 services
  5. Office-based treatment for opioid use disorder, including development of the treatment plan, care coordination, individual therapy and group therapy and counseling; at least 70 minutes in the first calendar month (G2086)191 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 pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Diabetes41%
  • Anxiety40%
  • Depression37%

Practice locations

Addresses where Ganesh R. Balu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other interventional pain specialists in Delaware

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1073594693
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians