DR. BRAD R BALLARD MD
NPI 1437386737
Ophthalmology in Portsmouth, VA

Active since June 15, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH, 620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIRCLE, PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708(301) 400-1339 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2026, Mar 18, 2025, Oct 6, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Brad R Ballard Md NPPES

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

DR. BRAD R BALLARD MD (NPI 1437386737) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Portsmouth, Virginia, licensed in Washington (MD61561497) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437386737
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRAD R BALLARDCredential: MD
Location AddressNAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH, 620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIRCLEPortsmouth, VA 23708
Mailing Address5821 S Sprague CtTacoma, WA 98409-6903 · (800) 664-9225 · Fax (253) 396-4260
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1437386737 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD61561497✔ Licensed in CO · 56524
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH, Portsmouth, VA 23708

Other Identifiers 1

Other25936NE · State Licensure

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

Dr. Brad R Ballard Md 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 ID3173743242
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250325001465
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Brad Ballard reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ophthalmology
1825 GRAVES MILL RD
Forest, VA 24551
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 57 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ophthalmology
3185 WEST STATE STREET, SUITE 2010
Bristol, TN 37620
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Mountain Empire Eye Physicians, P.L.L.C.
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
Orthopaedic Surgery
111 S 11TH AVE STE 320
Yakima, WA 98902
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 565 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
2930 MAPLE ST
Everett, WA 98201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 2,678 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23708 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.08 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

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.

Dentist
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH, 620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIRCLE
NORFOLK, VA 23708
Otolaryngology (Pediatric Otolaryngology)
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH, 620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIRCLE
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Pediatrics
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH, 620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIRCLE
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Otolaryngology
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH, 620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIRCLE
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Surgery
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH, 620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIRCLE
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Pediatrics
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH, 620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIRCLE
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Psychologist (Clinical)
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH, 620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIRCLE
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH, 620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIRCLE
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708

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 Brad Ballard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brad Ballard is 1437386737. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2009.

Where is Brad Ballard located?

Brad Ballard practices at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23708. The listed phone number is (301) 400-1339.

What is Brad Ballard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Brad Ballard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brad 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 Brad Ballard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brad Ballard reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: David M Harman MD LLC (Forest, VA), Mountain Empire Eye Physicians PLLC (Bristol, TN), Yakima Valley Memorial Physicians (Yakima, WA) and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington (Everett, WA). 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 Brad Ballard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brad Ballard accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Health and 8 other insurers list Brad 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brad Ballard was last updated on September 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.