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Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

834 Farrar Drive
Conway, SC 29526

(843) 347-9487

Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM is a nephrologist in Conway, SC specializing in adult nephrology. Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM is affiliated with Conway Medical Center and COASTAL KIDNEY CENTER PA.

Office Locations

300 Singleton Ridge Road
Conway, SC 29526

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834 Farrar Drive
Conway, SC 29526

(843) 347-9487

(843) 347-9574

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2023

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inpatient hospital care

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for 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 them. 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated as a nephrologist in Conway, SC during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM for Medicare patients.

dialysis	47
doctor visit	634
hospital care	519
inpatient care	519

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM.

**Gender**
Male	411
Female	359

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	564
Black	190
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	54
Less than 65	217

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated during 2013 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	58
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated as a nephrologist in Conway, SC during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM for Medicare patients.

dialysis	54
doctor visit	599
hospital care	436
inpatient care	436

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM.

**Gender**
Male	369
Female	318

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	504
Black	165
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	56
Less than 65	182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated during 2014 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	55
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated as a nephrologist in Conway, SC during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM for Medicare patients.

dialysis	69
doctor visit	603
hospital care	477
inpatient care	477

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM.

**Gender**
Male	860
Female	698

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1134
Black	384
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	586
From 75 to 84	432
85 and over	106
Less than 65	434

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated during 2015 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	58
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated as a nephrologist in Conway, SC during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM for Medicare patients.

dialysis	43
doctor visit	561
hospital care	275
inpatient care	275

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM.

**Gender**
Male	389
Female	327

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	531
Black	162
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	49
Less than 65	187

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated during 2016 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	61
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated as a nephrologist in Conway, SC during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM for Medicare patients.

dialysis	34
doctor visit	484
hospital care	246
inpatient care	246

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM.

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	516
Black	158
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	36
Less than 65	185

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated during 2017 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	59
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated as a nephrologist in Conway, SC during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM for Medicare patients.

dialysis	76
doctor visit	477
hospital care	487
inpatient care	487

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM.

**Gender**
Male	420
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	511
Black	182
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	52
Less than 65	197

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated during 2018 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	62
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated as a nephrologist in Conway, SC during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM for Medicare patients.

dialysis	73
doctor visit	607
hospital care	578
inpatient care	578

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM.

**Gender**
Male	557
Female	375

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	686
Black	203
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	364
From 75 to 84	283
85 and over	70
Less than 65	215

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated during 2019 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	60
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated as a nephrologist in Conway, SC during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM for Medicare patients.

dialysis	60
doctor visit	558
hospital care	626
inpatient care	626

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM.

**Gender**
Male	529
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	630
Black	191
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	251
85 and over	73
Less than 65	208

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	60
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated as a nephrologist in Conway, SC during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM for Medicare patients.

dialysis	58
doctor visit	442
hospital care	594
inpatient care	594

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM.

**Gender**
Male	483
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	591
Black	153
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	67
Less than 65	166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated during 2021 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	61
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated as a nephrologist in Conway, SC during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM for Medicare patients.

dialysis	29
doctor visit	448
hospital care	607
inpatient care	607

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM.

**Gender**
Male	462
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	580
Black	147
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	278
85 and over	77
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated during 2022 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	61
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated as a nephrologist in Conway, SC during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM for Medicare patients.

dialysis	56
doctor visit	481
hospital care	796
inpatient care	796

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM.

**Gender**
Male	516
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	668
Black	134
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	330
85 and over	99
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated during 2023 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	60
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated as a nephrologist in Conway, SC were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

dialysis	54
doctor visit	535
hospital care	512
inpatient care	512

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM.

**Gender**
Male	490
Female	359

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	188
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	628
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	255
85 and over	67
Less than 65	204
65 to 74	322

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	59
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Cancer	12
Dementia	13

Education & Training

He completed residency at Albany Medical Center. He has a state license in South Carolina.

Residency: Albany Medical Center

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Conway Medical Center

COASTAL KIDNEY CENTER PA

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.	$1,031 Velphoro $109	2008 Machines $21	$901
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$638 JYNARQUE $349	SAMSCA $289
Amgen Inc.	$462 Sensipar $310	Parsabiv $152
Novo Nordisk Inc	$150 RYBELSUS $124	Victoza $26
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.	$145 Auryxia $145
Other	$1,487 Kerendia $125	Acute $96	ACTHAR $90	NORTHERA $84	ENTRESTO $81	Other $1,011

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,123
Travel and Lodging	$710
Education	$80

Biography

Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran specializes in adult nephrology. He is professionally affiliated with Conway Medical Center and HCA South Atlantic. His residency was performed at Albany Medical Center.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2014

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2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2019

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2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sivanthan Balachandran, MD, ABIM From 2013 - 2023

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