DR. THOMAS DENT BALLARD O.D.
NPI 1467492942
Optometrist in Dallas, TX

Q: What is Thomas Ballard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Ballard is 1467492942. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2006.

Q: What is Thomas Ballard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Ballard was last updated on December 3, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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 June 07, 2006PECOS Enrolled

6446 LBJ FWY, DALLAS, TX 75240(972) 960-2020(972) 960-2063 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 3, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Thomas Dent Ballard O.d. NPPES

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

DR. THOMAS DENT BALLARD O.D. (NPI 1467492942) is an individual optometrist in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (03442TG) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467492942

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS DENT BALLARDCredential: O.D.

Location Address6446 LBJ FWYDallas, TX 75240-6407

Mailing Address6446 Lbj FwyDallas, TX 75240-6407 · (972) 960-2020 · Fax (972) 960-2063

Phone(972) 960-2020

Fax(972) 960-2063

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 7, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 3, 2007

✔ NPI 1467492942 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · 03442TG

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

6446 LBJ FWY, Dallas, TX 75240

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN83037ETX

Medicare UPINT12055TX

Other83037ETX · Bcbs

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Thomas Dent Ballard O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Ballard reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Med Southwest, PLLC

0.1 mi

Optometrist

6446 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY
Dallas, TX 75240

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
396 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1265077382 (972) 960-2020

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 75240 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

$131.01 typical visit price

range $57.18 – $172.86

Typical copayment $32.75 (range $14.29 – $43.21)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$71.28 typical visit price

range $18.48 – $141.20

Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.62 – $35.30)

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 3

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

DR. LORI BOURQUE OPTOMETRIST

Optometrist

6446 LBJ FWY
DALLAS, TX 75240

Dallas County (972) 960-2020

DRS BALLARD & BOURQUE OPTOMETRIST, P.C.

Optometrist

6446 LBJ FWY
DALLAS, TX 75240

Dallas County (972) 960-2020

VEURMER L. CLARK OD

Optometrist

6446 LBJ FWY
DALLAS, TX 75240

Dallas County (972) 960-2020

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 Thomas Ballard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Ballard is 1467492942. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2006.

Where is Thomas Ballard located?

Thomas Ballard practices at 6446 Lbj Fwy, Dallas, TX 75240. The listed phone number is (972) 960-2020.

What is Thomas Ballard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Thomas Ballard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Ballard is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Thomas Ballard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Ballard reassigns Medicare benefits to Med Southwest, PLLC (Dallas, TX). The 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 Thomas Ballard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Ballard was last updated on December 3, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.