Physician Profile
Krishnan Babu, M.D
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Babu
Krishnan Babu, M.D is a healthcare provider in Springfield, MA specializing in nephrology. Krishnan trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, graduating in 1999. Medicare claims data shows Krishnan provided 3,073 services to 1,508 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Contact Information
- (413) 733-9666
- Email not available
Practice Locations
100 WASON AVE SIUTE 200
Springfield, MA 01107
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Chronic kidney disease
- High blood pressure
- Kidney failure
- Kidney stones
Acid-base disorders
- Acid in blood
Anatomical conditions
- Shrinking kidneys
- Single kidney health
Autoimmune conditions
- IgA kidney disease
- Lupus kidney disease
Blood disorders
- Anemia from kidney disease
Blood pressure
- Resistant hypertension
Cysts and growths
- Kidney Cyst
Diabetes complications
- Kidney disease from diabetes
Dialysis complications
- Dialysis Low Blood Pressure
Electrolyte disorders
- High calcium
- High Magnesium
- High phosphorus
- Low Magnesium
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
Fluid retention
- Excess fluid buildup
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Genetic disorders
- Inherited kidney disease
- Polycystic kidney disease
Hormone disorders
- Overactive parathyroid from kidney disease
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
- FSGS
- Membranous kidney disease
- Minimal change disease
Kidney damage
- Kidney damage from medications
- Kidney Scarring
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
- C3 Glomerulopathy
Lab abnormalities
- High BUN levels
- High creatinine levels
- Low filtration rate
Metabolic disorders
- Gout
Multi-organ conditions
- Heart And Kidney Failure
Structural kidney issues
- Hydronephrosis
- Vesicoureteral reflux
Symptoms
- Flank pain
Urine abnormalities
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney Disease
Urine symptoms
- Foamy Urine
- Waking Up to Pee
Vascular conditions
- Narrow kidney artery
Vascular kidney issues
- Kidney Blood Clot
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Dialysis
- Kidney transplant follow-up
Consultations
- Kidney Medication Safety Review
- Kidney specialist second opinion
Diagnostic tests
- Ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring
Diagnostics
- Genetic testing for kidney disease
- Kidney biopsy
Dialysis
- Continuous Dialysis in the ICU
- Overnight Dialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
- Kidney Disease Diet Planning
Imaging
- Blood flow test for kidneys
- Fistula ultrasound
- Kidney CT Scan
- Kidney MRI
- Kidney ultrasound
Infusions
- Immune therapy for kidney inflammation
- Iron Infusion
Interventional procedures
- Kidney cyst drainage
- Renal artery stenting
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
- Home dialysis training
Prevention
- Kidney Stone Prevention Evaluation
Procedures
- High Blood Pressure Nerve Treatment
Specialized therapies
- Extracorporeal fluid removal
- Plasmapheresis
Supportive care
- Supportive Kidney Care Without Dialysis
Surgical procedures
- Dialysis access surgery
Transplant care
- Anti-Rejection Medication Monitoring
- Kidney transplant evaluation
- Living kidney donor evaluation
Vascular access
- Belly catheter placement
- Dialysis catheter placement
- Dialysis fistula declotting
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,073 services · 1,508 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
298 |
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
132 |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
86 |
| Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation | Treatment | 90945 |
41 |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
22 |
| Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90962 |
15 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
693 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
580 |
| Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units | Billing code | Q5106 |
540 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
233 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other kidney specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other kidney specialists in Springfield 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Krishnan Babu specialize in?
Krishnan Babu is a kidney specialist in Springfield, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Krishnan Babu located?
Krishnan Babu is listed at 100 Wason Ave Siute 200, Springfield, MA 01107. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Krishnan Babu's phone number?
The number on file is (413) 733-9666. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Krishnan Babu?
Krishnan Babu's National Provider Identifier is 1396725487. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Krishnan Babu train?
Krishnan Babu attended State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Krishnan Babu have?
Krishnan Babu has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Krishnan Babu do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Krishnan Babu provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Krishnan Babu's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Krishnan Babu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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