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General Surgery

Shana L. Ballow, DO

Works at hospitals in Clovis, CA · Fresno, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Shana L. Ballow, DO is a general surgeon at 2823 Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93721. Phone: (559) 459-6000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Shana L. Ballow had 117 Original Medicare patients and 237 services. NPI 1275821936. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shana L. Ballow, 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 Shana L. Ballow accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shana L. Ballow 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 Shana L. Ballow see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 117 Original Medicare patients and 237 services for Shana L. Ballow. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Shana L. Ballow's NPI number?
1275821936. 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 Shana L. Ballow, 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 patients117
Services billed to Medicare237
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)105 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)44 services
  3. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)38 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 cholesterol74%
  • Diabetes51%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Ischemic heart disease44%
  • Chronic kidney disease42%

Hospitals where Shana L. Ballow works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shana L. Ballow at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Shana L. Ballow is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Shana L. Ballow as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Central California Faculty Medical Group Inc265 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Fresno

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fresno, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Central California Faculty Medical Group Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275821936
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians