Bret Ballard, NP
NPI 1376564799 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Amory, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bret Ballard, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Amory, MS (NPI 1376564799).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376564799
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R815978 (MS)
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
3,121 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 1,164 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 777 | $70 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 246 | $39 |
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Multiple Types Influenza Virus87502 | 188 | $92 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 133 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 114 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 335 | 271 |
| Azithromycin | 279 | 238 |
| Famotidine | 93 | 79 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 93 | 84 |
| Levofloxacin | 90 | 83 |
| Amoxicillin | 73 | 70 |
| Fluconazole | 71 | 64 |
| Mupirocin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$70 across 4 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
- 2006-07-21
- Last updated
- 2019-05-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bret Ballard's NPI number?
- Bret Ballard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376564799, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bret Ballard's specialty?
- Bret Ballard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Bret Ballard located?
- Bret Ballard's practice location on file with NPPES is 906 Highway 278 E, Amory, MS 38821-5511.
- What is Bret Ballard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bret Ballard is (662) 256-5612.
- Does Bret Ballard accept Medicare?
- Bret Ballard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bret Ballard's NPI active?
- Yes — Bret Ballard's NPI (1376564799) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.