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Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD

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Specializes in: Gastroenterology (Digestive System)

3 Richland Medical Park Drive Suite 120
Columbia, SC 29203

(803) 434-8866

Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD is a gastroenterologist in Columbia, SC specializing in gastroenterology (digestive system).

Office Locations

3 Richland Medical Park Drive Suite 120
Columbia, SC 29203

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD without biopsy

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD had a list price for diagnostic EGD without biopsy, hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbia, SC during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	140
doctor visit	355
gastrointestinal procedures	396
hospital care	365
inpatient care	365
minimally invasive procedures	396
preventive care	132
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	140

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbia, SC during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	105
doctor visit	388
gastrointestinal procedures	279
hospital care	417
inpatient care	417
minimally invasive procedures	279
preventive care	77
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	105

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	425
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	72
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbia, SC during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	169
doctor visit	706
gastrointestinal procedures	377
hospital care	204
inpatient care	204
minimally invasive procedures	377
preventive care	113
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	169

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	48
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbia, SC during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	192
doctor visit	759
gastrointestinal procedures	401
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
minimally invasive procedures	401
preventive care	148
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	192

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	612

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	814
Black	178
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	542
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	48
Less than 65	230

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbia, SC during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	172
doctor visit	653
gastrointestinal procedures	362
hospital care	19
injections	17
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	362
preventive care	96
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	172

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbia, SC during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	175
doctor visit	725
gastrointestinal procedures	326
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	326
preventive care	86
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	175

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	20
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbia, SC during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	145
doctor visit	658
gastrointestinal procedures	315
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
minimally invasive procedures	315
preventive care	118
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	145

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	362
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	21
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbia, SC during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	132
doctor visit	587
gastrointestinal procedures	260
minimally invasive procedures	260
preventive care	77
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	132

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	19
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbia, SC during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	112
doctor visit	474
gastrointestinal procedures	231
minimally invasive procedures	231
preventive care	57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	112

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	17
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbia, SC during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	129
doctor visit	542
gastrointestinal procedures	275
minimally invasive procedures	275
preventive care	91
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	129

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	24
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbia, SC during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	102
doctor visit	494
gastrointestinal procedures	244
manometry	12
minimally invasive procedures	232
preventive care	85
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	102

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	19
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Columbia, SC were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

anastomosis	13
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	143
doctor visit	576
gastrointestinal procedures	315
hospital care	154
injections	17
inpatient care	154
manometry	12
minimally invasive procedures	314
preventive care	98
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	143

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD.

**Gender**
Female	263
Male	188

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	72
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	354
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	26
75 to 84	101
Less than 65	70
65 to 74	246

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Education & Training

He has a state license in South Carolina.

Licensed In: South Carolina

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Medicare, CorVel Workers Compensation, Cigna Medicare, Absolute Total Care (Centene), Humana Choice Care, Multiplan/PHCS, Wellcare (Centene), UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, Magellan, Optum Behavioral Health, Aetna, BlueChoice Medicaid - Healthy Blue, Molina Medicaid, Humana Medicare, Cigna, Molina, TriCare, BCBS, Allwell Medicare - Absolute Total Care, FirstHealth (Aetna), Logistics Health, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN, Medicare (Traditional Fee-for-Service), Promise Health Plan, Healthy Connections, BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA), Absolute Total Care - Ambetter, BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate), Spectera, Evernorth Behavioral Health, Select Heath (First Choice), BCBS PPC, Liberty Advantage, BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Companion Benefit Alternatives, Select Health Medicare, NHC Advantage and BCBS Blue Essentials.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MedCost

Aetna Medicare

CorVel Workers Compensation

Cigna Medicare

Absolute Total Care (Centene)

Humana Choice Care

Multiplan/PHCS

Wellcare (Centene)

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage

Magellan

Optum Behavioral Health

Aetna

BlueChoice Medicaid - Healthy Blue

Molina Medicaid

Humana Medicare

Cigna

Molina

TriCare

BCBS

Allwell Medicare - Absolute Total Care

FirstHealth (Aetna)

Logistics Health

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN

Medicare (Traditional Fee-for-Service)

Promise Health Plan

Healthy Connections

BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)

Absolute Total Care - Ambetter

BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)

Spectera

Evernorth Behavioral Health

Select Heath (First Choice)

BCBS PPC

Liberty Advantage

BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage

Carelon Behavioral Health

Companion Benefit Alternatives

Select Health Medicare

NHC Advantage

BCBS Blue Essentials

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$13,124 VIBERZI $7,067	LINZESS $6,057
AbbVie, Inc.	$601 Humira $167	Creon $133	Lupron $86	Mavyret $69	Viekira $17	Other $130
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$529 XIFAXAN $431	XIFAXANIBSD $26	XIFAXAN - 550 MG $24	UCERIS FOAM $20	Moviprep $18	Other $10
AbbVie Inc.	$299 Mavyret $206	Creon $55	LINZESS $29	VRAYLAR $10
Torax Medical, Inc.	$154 LINX $154
Other	$1,373 AMJEVITA $120	Barrx $105	AMITIZA $105	Solesta $71	GI GENIUS $54	Other $917

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$11,900
Food and Beverage	$3,293
Travel and Lodging	$866
Consulting Fee	$22

Biography

Dr. Balbir Minhas' area of specialization is gastroenterology (digestive system). Dr. Minhas appears to be in-network for Magellan Health Services, Blue California, Humana ChoiceCare Network, and more. He is professionally affiliated with AnMed Health. His practice in Columbia, SC is open to new patients as reported by Yext.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Balbir Singh Minhas, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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