Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Akshu Balwan, MBBS
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Farmington, NM
- NPI 1831404136
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 81.4 / 100 · 2023
- 17 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 4 locations .
- Primary practice
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801 W Maple St
Farmington, NM 874015630
(505) 609-2000 - Additional location
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35 Medical Center Pkwy
Augusta, ME 043308160
(207) 626-1360
fax (207) 626-1359 - Additional location
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1 University of New Mexico # 105550
Albuquerque, NM 871310001
(505) 272-1415 - Additional location
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26 N 1900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 841320002
(801) 581-7806 - Mailing address
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800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116
Albuquerque, NM 871064310
Show 1 more location
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 2, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0200X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- New Mexico #MD2020-0653 · Maine #MD20986 · Utah #11262300-1205
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831404136. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
164
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$16,719
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
31624 |
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | 27 | 23 | $33 | |
31652 |
Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes | 21 | 21 | $193 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 18 | 18 | $125 | |
31645 |
Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope | 17 | 13 | $37 | |
31653 |
Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 3 or more lymph nodes | 17 | 17 | $225 | |
31628 |
Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe | 15 | 15 | $80 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 14 | 12 | $90 | |
31625 |
Biopsy of lung airway using an endoscope | 13 | 11 | $65 | |
31627 |
Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope | 11 | 11 | $94 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 11 | 11 | $65 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Farmington Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 17. This provider delivers 9.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$899
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 9 | $875.00 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $23.83 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
12
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$148
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | Generic | 12 | 0 | $148 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Akshu Balwan's medical specialty?
Dr. Akshu Balwan practices Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Farmington, NM.
Where does Dr. Akshu Balwan practice?
Dr. Akshu Balwan practices at 801 W Maple St, Farmington, NM 874015630. Office phone: 5056092000.
What is Dr. Akshu Balwan's NPI?
Dr. Akshu Balwan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831404136, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Akshu Balwan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Akshu Balwan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Akshu Balwan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope (HCPCS 31624); Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes (HCPCS 31652); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.