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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: September 20, 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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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.

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.

What insurance does Brad Ballard accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer 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 15 days 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.