Margaret Ballard, FNP
NPI 1659947661 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Lebanon, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Margaret Ballard, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Lebanon, KY (NPI 1659947661).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659947661
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 27319 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
5 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
1,678 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test to Measure Oxygen Level in Blood Using Ear Or Finger Device94760 | 357 | $2 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 253 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 208 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 169 | $13 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 129 | $8 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 117 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 109 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 429 | 103 |
| Lisinopril | 242 | 60 |
| Omeprazole | 207 | 54 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 190 | 45 |
| Losartan Potassium | 186 | 46 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 172 | 41 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$479 across 24 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
- 2021-06-01
- Last updated
- 2021-06-08
- Certified
- 2021-06-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Margaret Ballard's NPI number?
- Margaret Ballard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659947661, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Margaret Ballard's specialty?
- Margaret Ballard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Margaret Ballard located?
- Margaret Ballard's practice location on file with NPPES is 325 W Walnut St Ste 600, Lebanon, KY 40033-1378.
- What is Margaret Ballard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Margaret Ballard is (270) 699-9500.
- Does Margaret Ballard accept Medicare?
- Margaret Ballard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Margaret Ballard's NPI active?
- Yes — Margaret Ballard's NPI (1659947661) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.