Cheryl Ballard, MD
NPI 1558336370 · Family Medicine Physician · Denham Springs, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cheryl Ballard, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Denham Springs, LA (NPI 1558336370).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558336370
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.09980R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
269 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 55 | $116 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 44 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 42 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 42 | $84 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 30 | $156 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 82 | 82 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 34 | 34 |
| Mupirocin | 32 | 32 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 25 | 25 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 24 | 24 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 15 | 15 |
| Cephalexin | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-23
- Last updated
- 2025-08-12
- Certified
- 2025-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cheryl Ballard's NPI number?
- Cheryl Ballard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558336370, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cheryl Ballard's specialty?
- Cheryl Ballard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cheryl Ballard located?
- Cheryl Ballard's practice location on file with NPPES is 31985 La Highway 16, Denham Springs, LA 70726-1462.
- What is Cheryl Ballard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cheryl Ballard is (225) 791-8800.
- Does Cheryl Ballard accept Medicare?
- Cheryl Ballard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cheryl Ballard's NPI active?
- Yes — Cheryl Ballard's NPI (1558336370) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.