KRISHNAN BABU M.D – NPI #1396725487
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

KRISHNAN BABU is a physician located in SPRINGFIELD, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1396725487 to KRISHNAN BABU on January 17, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Feb 06, 2015. 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 KRISHNAN BABU below.

NPI Profile for
KRISHNAN BABU

NPI Number
1396725487
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KRISHNAN BABU
Credentials
M.D
Primary location
100 WASON AVE
SIUTE 200
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01107-1381
Phone: (413) 733-9666 Fax: (413) 750-3432
Mailing address
PO BOX 70266
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01107-0266
Phone: (413) 733-9666 Fax: (413) 750-3432
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for KRISHNAN BABU

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDMA0160121
Taxonomy Code(s)

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Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 MA 210555

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Additional Information

Education
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER - Graduated 1999
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KRISHNAN BABU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
      759 CHESTNUT STREET
      SPRINGFIELD, MA 01199
    • BAYSTATE NOBLE HOSPITAL
      115 WEST SILVER STREET
      WESTFIELD, MA 01085
    • HOLYOKE MEDICAL CENTER
      575 BEECH STREET
      HOLYOKE, MA 01040
    • MERCY MEDICAL CTR
      271 CAREW STREET
      SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • ARA-LUDLOW DIALYSIS LLC
      14 Chestnut Place, Suite B
      LUDLOW, MA 01056
    • HERITAGE DIALYSIS CENTER LLC
      67 Cooper Street
      AGAWAM, MA 01001
    • SPRINGFIELD DIALYSIS CENTER
      90 Carew Street
      SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104

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