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Nephrology

Ashfaq S. Balla, MD

Works at hospitals in Marlborough, MA · Milford, MA · Southbridge, MA … · Massachusetts

Summary

Ashfaq S. Balla, MD (Nephrology) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Marlborough, MA, Milford, MA and Southbridge, MA and other places. NPI 1740228220. 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 Ashfaq S. Balla, 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
32Years since medical school (graduated 1994)
MaleGender (as listed)
UMass Memorial Medical Group IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Ashfaq S. Balla work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Ashfaq S. Balla at 4 hospitals: Marlborough Hospital, Milford Regional Medical Center, UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital and UMass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Ashfaq S. Balla see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Worcester, MA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ashfaq S. Balla's specialty?
Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Ashfaq S. Balla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ashfaq S. Balla 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 Ashfaq S. Balla?
(508) 334-1000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ashfaq S. Balla's NPI number?
1740228220. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Ashfaq S. Balla works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ashfaq S. Balla 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 Ashfaq S. Balla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ashfaq S. Balla as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • UMass Memorial Medical Group Inc2,516 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1994
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740228220
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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