Joseph Ballard, PA
NPI 1144331943 · Physician Assistant · Dalton, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Ballard, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Dalton, GA (NPI 1144331943).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144331943
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 005538 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,857 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,284 | $5 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 374 | $44 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 306 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 270 | $43 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 139 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 146 | 124 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 123 | 106 |
| Ketoconazole | 99 | 41 |
| Minocycline Hcl | 64 | 24 |
| Fluorouracil | 41 | 35 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 33 | 21 |
| Metronidazole | 15 | 13 |
| Clotrimazole | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$236 across 10 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2023-11-27
- Certified
- 2020-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Ballard's NPI number?
- Joseph Ballard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144331943, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Ballard's specialty?
- Joseph Ballard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Ballard located?
- Joseph Ballard's practice location on file with NPPES is 1107 Memorial Dr, Dalton, GA 30720-8662.
- What is Joseph Ballard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Ballard is (706) 277-7311.
- Does Joseph Ballard accept Medicare?
- Joseph Ballard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Ballard's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Ballard's NPI (1144331943) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.