Quick answers
- Does Sangeetha Shan Bala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sangeetha Shan Bala 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 Sangeetha Shan Bala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 373 Original Medicare patients and 1,047 services for Sangeetha Shan Bala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sangeetha Shan Bala's NPI number?
- 1356471676. 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 Sangeetha Shan Bala, 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 | 373 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,047 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 85 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)316 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)241 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)168 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)136 services
- Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes (99350)60 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%
- Arthritis70%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia64%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- Depression51%
Hospitals where Sangeetha Shan Bala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sangeetha Shan Bala 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.
- Inova Fairfax HospitalFalls Church, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490063
Practice locations
Addresses where Sangeetha Shan Bala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3300 Gallows RdFalls Church, VA 22042
- 7115 Leesburg Pike, Suite 211Falls Church, VA 22043 (571) 766‑6490
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sangeetha Shan Bala as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Inova Health Care Services1,817 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicineprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other geriatricians in Falls Church
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Falls Church, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Inova Health Care Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356471676 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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