Cara Ballard, M.D.
NPI 1457310476 · Family Medicine Physician · Benton, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Ballard, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Benton, AR (NPI 1457310476).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457310476
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-4067 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,620 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 538 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 404 | $115 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 134 | $13 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 100 | $57 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 89 | $2 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 130 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 220 | 80 |
| Prednisone | 174 | 128 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 166 | 66 |
| Gabapentin | 165 | 61 |
| Omeprazole | 161 | 67 |
| Lisinopril | 145 | 53 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$264 across 15 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
- 2006-03-20
- Last updated
- 2014-09-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Ballard's NPI number?
- Cara Ballard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457310476, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Ballard's specialty?
- Cara Ballard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cara Ballard located?
- Cara Ballard's practice location on file with NPPES is 819 W Carpenter St, Benton, AR 72015-3349.
- What is Cara Ballard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Ballard is (501) 778-8264.
- Does Cara Ballard accept Medicare?
- Cara Ballard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Ballard's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Ballard's NPI (1457310476) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-09-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.