Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Shangeetha Balakumar work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Shangeetha Balakumar at 2 hospitals: Wellstar Cobb Medical Center and Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Shangeetha Balakumar see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Nashville, TN, Chicago, IL and Collierville, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Shangeetha Balakumar's specialty?
- Medicare lists Geriatric Medicine as the primary specialty.
- Does Shangeetha Balakumar accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Shangeetha Balakumar may accept Medicare assignment (as of 2026-10-02). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- What is Shangeetha Balakumar's NPI number?
- 1720116452. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Shangeetha Balakumar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shangeetha Balakumar at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Wellstar Cobb Medical CenterAustell, GA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 110143
- Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical CenterMarietta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 110035
Practice locations
Addresses where Shangeetha Balakumar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicineprimary
Other geriatricians in Nashville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720116452 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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