ELISE D BALLARD NP
NPI 1275385361
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Merrillville, IN
About Elise D Ballard Np NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
ELISE D BALLARD NP (NPI 1275385361) is an individual family provider in Merrillville, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (71015171A) and active in the NPI registry since April 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2023).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Elise D Ballard Np 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Elise Ballard reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Munster, IN 46321
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: Nephrology Specialists, P.C.
- 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
Oak Brook, IL 60523
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
- 161 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Methodist Hospitals Inc
Acute Care Hospitals · Gary, INCommunity Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Munster, INPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46410 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Elise Ballard's NPI number?
The NPI number for Elise Ballard is 1275385361. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2024.
Where is Elise Ballard located?
Elise Ballard practices at 521 E 86th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410. The listed phone number is (219) 769-5227.
What is Elise Ballard's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.
Is Elise Ballard enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Elise Ballard is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Elise Ballard's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elise Ballard reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Nephrology Specialists, PC. (Munster, IN) and Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd. (Oak Brook, IL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Elise Ballard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Elise Ballard accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Elise Ballard as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Elise Ballard affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Elise Ballard is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Inc and Community Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Elise Ballard was last updated on February 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.
# Elise D Ballard, NP · NPI 1275385361
Family physician in Merrillville, Indiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 3, 2024.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1275385361 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 3, 2024
- **Primary specialty:** Nurse Practitioner - Family · taxonomy 363LF0000X
- **State license:** 71015171A (Indiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 521 E 86TH AVE, Merrillville, IN 46410-6173
- **Phone:** (219) 769-5227 · **Fax:** (219) 769-7355
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Nephrology Specialists, PC. (NPI 1881671865, Munster, IN); Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd. (NPI 1124069182, Oak Brook, IL) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2023
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 12, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1275385361) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.