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Nephrology

Krishnan Babu, MD

Works at hospitals in Springfield, MA · Westfield, MA · Holyoke, MA … · Massachusetts

Summary

Krishnan Babu, MD (Nephrology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Springfield, MA, Westfield, MA and Holyoke, MA and other places. NPI 1396725487. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Krishnan Babu, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

NephrologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
27Years since medical school (graduated 1999)
State University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Riverbend Medical Group IncGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Krishnan Babu work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Krishnan Babu at 5 hospitals: Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Noble Hospital, Holyoke Medical Center, Mercy Medical Ctr and The Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Krishnan Babu see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Springfield, MA and Chicopee, MA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Krishnan Babu's specialty?
Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty.
Does Krishnan Babu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Krishnan Babu accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Krishnan Babu?
(413) 594-3111, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Krishnan Babu's NPI number?
1396725487. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Krishnan Babu works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Krishnan Babu at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Krishnan Babu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Krishnan Babu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Riverbend Medical Group Inc226 clinicians in the group
  • Renal and Transplant Assoc of the Northeast PC7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Springfield

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springfield, MA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of New York Downstate Medical Center
Graduation year1999
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1396725487
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  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