Christopher Ballou, M.D.
NPI 1659400943 · Hospitalist Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Ballou, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1659400943).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659400943
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 27974 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 7430 College StIrmo, SC 29063-2903Phone: (839) 200-7810Fax: (803) 891-7085
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-05
- Last updated
- 2025-08-05
- Certified
- 2025-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Ballou's NPI number?
- Christopher Ballou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659400943, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Ballou's specialty?
- Christopher Ballou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Ballou located?
- Christopher Ballou's practice location on file with NPPES is 14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 320, Columbia, SC 29203-6896.
- What is Christopher Ballou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Ballou is (803) 434-6771.
- Does Christopher Ballou accept Medicare?
- Christopher Ballou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Ballou's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Ballou's NPI (1659400943) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.