Joshua Ballard, FNP
NPI 1780292516 · Family Nurse Practitioner · North Wilkesboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Ballard, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in North Wilkesboro, NC (NPI 1780292516).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780292516
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5013344 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 48 | 36 |
| Lisinopril | 46 | 21 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 45 | 21 |
| Cephalexin | 36 | 29 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 35 | 17 |
| Omeprazole | 33 | 14 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 32 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$96 across 5 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
- 2020-07-17
- Last updated
- 2026-01-06
- Certified
- 2026-01-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Ballard's NPI number?
- Joshua Ballard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780292516, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Ballard's specialty?
- Joshua Ballard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joshua Ballard located?
- Joshua Ballard's practice location on file with NPPES is 702 13th Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.
- What is Joshua Ballard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Ballard is (336) 990-9540.
- Does Joshua Ballard accept Medicare?
- Joshua Ballard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Ballard's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Ballard's NPI (1780292516) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.