BANTWAL P. BALIGA MD,DGO – NPI #1730272584
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

BANTWAL BALIGA is a physician located in COLUMBUS, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1730272584 to BANTWAL BALIGA on October 02, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Oct 12, 2012. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for BANTWAL BALIGA below.

NPI Profile for
BANTWAL P. BALIGA

NPI Number
1730272584
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
BANTWAL P. BALIGA
Credentials
MD,DGO
Primary location
1400 BRADLEY LAKE BLVD
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Phone: (706) 507-2050 Fax: (706) 507-2059
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 GA 056683

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
BANTWAL BALIGA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EAMC-LANIER
      4800 48TH STREET
      VALLEY, AL 36854
    • PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN
      710 CENTER STREET
      COLUMBUS, GA 31901
    • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL- EMORY HEALTHCARE
      2122 MANCHESTER EXPRESSWAY
      COLUMBUS, GA 31995
    • WELLSTAR WEST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER
      1514 VERNON ROAD
      LAGRANGE, GA 30240

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