Quick answers
- Does Shanthi Balaraman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shanthi Balaraman 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 Shanthi Balaraman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 26 Original Medicare patients and 29 services for Shanthi Balaraman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shanthi Balaraman's NPI number?
- 1558818856. 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 Shanthi Balaraman, 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 | 26 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 29 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)15 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%
- Arthritis50%
Hospitals where Shanthi Balaraman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shanthi Balaraman 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.
- Chester County HospitalWest Chester, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390179
- Christiana HospitalNewark, DE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 080001
Practice locations
Addresses where Shanthi Balaraman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5936 Limestone Rd, Suite 202Hockessin, DE 19707 (302) 239‑4500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shanthi Balaraman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Family Practice of Hockessin, P.A.4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Hockessin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hockessin, DE — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Family Practice of Hockessin, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558818856 |
| 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