Dr. Shana Ballow, DO
General Surgery
15+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
7 locations
Community Regional Medical Center
2823 Fresno Street, Fresno, California, 93721
(559) 459-6000
Valley Women's Healthcare Medical Group, Inc
3152 N Millbrook Ave B, Fresno, California, 93703
(559) 244-0133
Community Regional Medical Center
2823 Fresno Street, Fresno, California, 93721
(559) 459-6000
University Faculty Associates Inc
2823 Fresno St, Fresno, California, 93721
(559) 459-6000
Community Health Partners
2823 Fresno St, Fresno, California, 93721
(559) 459-6000
Fresno Community Hospital And Medical Center
2823 Fresno St, Fresno, California, 93721
About Dr. Shana Ballow
Shana Ballow, DO is a healthcare provider practicing in Fresno, CA.
Specialty Definition
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
20
Years Experience
7
Locations
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
General SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 2006
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 20A10299 | Surgery | — |
| California | 20A10299 | Surgery |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Shana Ballow
With 15 years of practice, Dr. Shana Ballow is an established general surgery provider, DO, after earning their medical degree at Other in 2006. Dr. currently practices across 7 facilities, including Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, California. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275821936, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Shana Ballow as a lower-volume general surgery provider, treating approximately 102 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 232 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Shana Ballow received $3K in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$3K
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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General Surgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 93721
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Shana Ballow
What does Dr. Shana Ballow specialize in?
Dr. Shana Ballow specializes in General Surgery. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Surgery.
Where does Dr. Shana Ballow practice?
Dr. Shana Ballow practices at Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, California. Dr. is also affiliated with 6 additional facilities, listed below.
Does Dr. Shana Ballow accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Shana Ballow accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 102 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Shana Ballow's NPI number?
Dr. Shana Ballow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275821936. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Shana Ballow been practicing?
Dr. Shana Ballow has approximately 15 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 2006.