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PAULA ELLEN BALLARD APRN
NPI 1710647979
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Fort Smith, AR

Active since December 29, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7301 ROGERS AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72903(479) 314-6248(479) 452-0275 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Paula Ellen Ballard Aprn NPPES

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

PAULA ELLEN BALLARD APRN (NPI 1710647979) is an individual family provider in Fort Smith, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (124472) and active in the NPI registry since December 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710647979
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NamePAULA ELLEN BALLARDCredential: APRN
Location Address7301 ROGERS AVEFort Smith, AR 72903-4100
Mailing Address7301 Rogers AveFort Smith, AR 72903-4100 · (479) 314-6248 · Fax (479) 452-0275
Phone(479) 314-6248
Fax(479) 452-0275
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateDecember 29, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 29, 2021
✔ NPI 1710647979 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · 124472
7301 ROGERS AVE, Fort Smith, AR 72903
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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

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Paula Ellen Ballard Aprn 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 ID1052704954
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220216001387
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
80 services78 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
21 services19 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
15 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72903 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

RUBINE FLEMING MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6000
DR. DAVID A HEBERT M.D.
Internal Medicine
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6000
THOMAS STEPHEN LEITZSCH DO
Emergency Medicine
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6241
ZACHARY MILLER POWERS DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6000
GEOFFREY LOUX
Pharmacist
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6140
MONISH SHARMA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6107
ADVANCE CARE HOSPITAL
Long Term Care Hospital
7301 ROGERS AVE, 4TH FLOOR
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-4900
DR. KEVIN ALLEN DAVIS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (501) 593-3845

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 Paula Ballard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Ballard is 1710647979. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 29, 2021.

Where is Paula Ballard located?

Paula Ballard practices at 7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903. The listed phone number is (479) 314-6248.

What is Paula Ballard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Paula Ballard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula 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 Paula Ballard accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage and Octave list Paula 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 Paula Ballard was last updated on December 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.