Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Shivashanker Balasingham, M.D.
Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Morganton, NC
- NPI 1598996944
- Accepts Medicare
- 18 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2201 S Sterling St
Morganton, NC 286554044
(828) 580-6753 - Mailing address
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5221 Paramount Pkwy Ste 420
Morrisville, NC 275605491
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 1, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2008 — 18 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2023-00817
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598996944. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
344
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$40,513
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 122 | 49 | $116 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 75 | 72 | $169 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 64 | 34 | $77 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 22 | 20 | $111 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 17 | 16 | $120 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 16 | 16 | $126 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 15 | 14 | $85 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 13 | 12 | $78 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Morganton Infectious Disease Physician, average services per provider: 38. This provider delivers 9.1× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
206
Patients
15
Total drug cost
$296,130
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biktarvy (Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala) | Brand | 61 | 0 | $252,523 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 39 | 15 | $1,553 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 32 | 0 | $185 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 13 | 0 | $256 |
| Rifampin | Generic | 13 | 0 | $844 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 12 | 0 | $121 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 12 | 0 | $1,122 |
| Juluca (Dolutegravir/Rilpivirine) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $38,689 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | Generic | 12 | 0 | $838 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Shivashanker Balasingham's medical specialty?
Dr. Shivashanker Balasingham practices Infectious Disease Physician in Morganton, NC.
Where does Dr. Shivashanker Balasingham practice?
Dr. Shivashanker Balasingham practices at 2201 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 286554044. Office phone: 8285806753.
What is Dr. Shivashanker Balasingham's NPI?
Dr. Shivashanker Balasingham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598996944, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Shivashanker Balasingham accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Shivashanker Balasingham accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Shivashanker Balasingham commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.