Laurie Ballew, D.O.
NPI 1639141948 · Psychiatry Physician · Paducah, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laurie Ballew, D.O. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Paducah, KY (NPI 1639141948).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639141948
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 02436 (KY)
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
2,304 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 623 | $65 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 622 | $112 |
| Treatment Using Magnetic Field to Stimulate Nerve Cells in Brain, Subsequent Delivery and Management90868 | 442 | $174 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 189 | $77 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 186 | $59 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/Ms |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 213 | 48 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 151 | 19 |
| Lorazepam | 114 | 25 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 107 | 30 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 90 | 29 |
| Alprazolam | 85 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$824 across 44 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
- 2006-02-02
- Last updated
- 2024-09-20
- Certified
- 2024-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laurie Ballew's NPI number?
- Laurie Ballew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639141948, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laurie Ballew's specialty?
- Laurie Ballew is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laurie Ballew located?
- Laurie Ballew's practice location on file with NPPES is 2520 New Holt Rd Ste I, Paducah, KY 42001-7547.
- What is Laurie Ballew's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laurie Ballew is (270) 558-3916.
- Does Laurie Ballew accept Medicare?
- Laurie Ballew is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laurie Ballew's NPI active?
- Yes — Laurie Ballew's NPI (1639141948) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.