Quick answers
- Does Harika Balagoni accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Harika Balagoni 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 Harika Balagoni see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 413 Original Medicare patients and 639 services for Harika Balagoni. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Harika Balagoni's NPI number?
- 1952783557. 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 Harika Balagoni, 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 | 413 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 639 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)195 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)150 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)54 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)31 services
- Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)19 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis39%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Depression27%
- Anxiety25%
Hospitals where Harika Balagoni works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Harika Balagoni 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.
- Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center IncLa Crosse, WI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 520004
Practice locations
Addresses where Harika Balagoni is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 700 W Ave SLa Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 785‑0940
- 800 E Blackhawk AvePrairie Du Chien, WI 53821 (608) 326‑0808
- 800 W Ave SLa Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 785‑0940
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Harika Balagoni as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc534 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in La Crosse
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Crosse, WI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mayo Clinic Health System-Southwest Wisconsin Region Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952783557 |
| 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