SOMMER BALLARD
NPI 1164950507
Audiologist in Little Rock, AR

Q: What is Sommer Ballard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sommer Ballard is 1164950507. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2017.

Q: What is Sommer Ballard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sommer Ballard was last updated on December 11, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since May 30, 2017Accepts Medicare Assignment

84.02/100

CMS Quality Rating

10201 KANIS RD, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205(501) 227-3800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 11, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 11, 2017, May 30, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Sommer Ballard NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SOMMER BALLARD (NPI 1164950507) is an individual audiologist in Little Rock, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (436) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. She is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164950507

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy231H00000X

Provider Legal NameSOMMER BALLARD

Location Address10201 KANIS RDLittle Rock, AR 72205-6203

Mailing Address10201 Kanis RdLittle Rock, AR 72205-6203

Phone(501) 227-3800

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateMay 30, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 11, 20172 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1164950507 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Taxonomy Code231H00000X

License✔ Licensed in AR · 436

Definition

(1) A specialist in evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of those whose communication disorders center in whole or in part in hearing function. Audiologists are autonomous professionals who identify, assess, and manage disorders of the auditory, balance and other neural systems. Audiologists provide audiological (aural) rehabilitation to children and adults across the entire age span. Audiologists select, fit and dispense amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. (2) An audiologist is a person qualified by a master's degree in audiology, licensed by the state, where applicable, and practicing within the scope of that license. Audiologists evaluate and treat patients with impaired hearing. They plan, direct and conduct rehabilitative programs with audiotry substitutional devises (hearing aids) and other therapy.

Also ListedAudiologist-Hearing Aid FitterTaxonomy 237600000X

10201 KANIS RD, Little Rock, AR 72205

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage, Octave.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Sommer Ballard is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8729346382

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180103002130

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 92557

A comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test assesses your ability to hear and understand spoken words. It includes hearing tests to check for issues with sound perception and speech tests to evaluate your word recognition. It's a crucial step in identifying any hearing or speech problems.

193 services192 patients

Test for eardrum and muscle function 92550

This test assesses the health of your eardrum and muscles linked to hearing. A small device is placed in your ear that creates pressure changes and sounds. Your ear's responses are recorded to determine if they are functioning properly.

81 services80 patients

Test to assess middle ear function 92567

A test to assess middle ear function, also known as an impedance audiometry, helps evaluate how well your middle ear works. It measures the movement of your eardrum in response to changes in air pressure. This can help identify issues like fluid build-up, ear infections, or eardrum perforations.

72 services72 patients

Test for hearing various pitches using earphone 92552

This is a hearing test where earphones are worn to detect different pitch levels. Sounds of various frequencies are played, and you indicate when you hear them. This helps evaluate your hearing ability. It's safe, comfortable, and non-invasive.

58 services58 patients

Test for ability to detect and repeat spoken words with speech recognition 92556

This is a hearing test where you'll listen to spoken words through headphones and repeat them. It helps evaluate your ability to understand speech. It's a simple, non-invasive procedure that provides valuable information about your hearing health.

57 services57 patients

Analysis and reprogramming of inner ear implant (7 years or older) 92604

An analysis and reprogramming of an inner ear implant involves checking the device's performance and adjusting its settings for optimal hearing. This non-invasive procedure helps ensure the implant continues to meet the patient's hearing needs.

55 services31 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72205 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$51.36 typical visit price

range $51.36 – $157.74

Typical copayment $12.84 (range $12.84 – $39.43)

Most-billed visit code 99202

Established Patient

$64.56 typical visit price

range $16.16 – $128.77

Typical copayment $16.14 (range $4.04 – $32.19)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

84.02/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

80.61

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

66.14

Reported Quality Measures

Referral for Otologic Evaluation for Patients with Acute or Chronic Dizziness

Percentage of patients aged birth and older referred to a physician (preferably a physician specially trained in disorders of the ear) for an otologic evaluation subsequent to an audiologic evaluation after presenting with acute or chronic dizziness

100%25 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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