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DR. VENNUS JENNIFER BALLEN M.D.
NPI 1720302326
Pediatrics in Kenner, LA

Active since March 25, 2010PECOS Enrolled
3100 WILLIAMS BLVD, KENNER, LA 70065(504) 443-1744 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Vennus Jennifer Ballen M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VENNUS JENNIFER BALLEN M.D. (NPI 1720302326) is an individual pediatrics provider in Kenner, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (205395) and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720302326
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VENNUS JENNIFER BALLENCredential: M.D.
Location Address3100 WILLIAMS BLVDKenner, LA 70065-4505
Mailing Address9216 245th StFloral Park, NY 11001-3915
Phone(504) 443-1744
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateApril 14, 2026
NPPES CertifiedApril 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1720302326 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · 205395✔ Licensed in NY · 258383
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Obesity MedicineTaxonomy 2083B0002X · License 258383 (NY), 205395 (LA)
Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Public Health & General Preventive MedicineTaxonomy 2083P0901X · License 258383 (NY), 205395 (LA)
3100 WILLIAMS BLVD, Kenner, LA 70065
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

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. Vennus Jennifer Ballen M.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 Vennus Ballen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Independence Emergency Group LLC
3.3 mi
Emergency Medicine
4700 S I 10 SERVICE RD W
Metairie, LA 70001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 114 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528384773 (504) 885-3333

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 70065 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
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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 4

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

KRIZIA ROBLEDO N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3100 WILLIAMS BLVD
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 443-1744
MENDOZA MEDICAL CLINIC
Pediatrics
3100 WILLIAMS BLVD
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 443-1744
KERRI L PERRY FNP-C, APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3100 WILLIAMS BLVD
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 443-1744
CAITLIN AUCOIN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3100 WILLIAMS BLVD
KENNER, LA 70065
Jefferson Parish (504) 443-1744

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 Vennus Ballen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vennus Ballen is 1720302326. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2010.

Where is Vennus Ballen located?

Vennus Ballen practices at 3100 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065. The listed phone number is (504) 443-1744.

What is Vennus Ballen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Vennus Ballen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vennus Ballen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Vennus Ballen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vennus Ballen reassigns Medicare benefits to Independence Emergency Group LLC (Metairie, LA). 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 Vennus Ballen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vennus Ballen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Vennus Ballen 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 Vennus Ballen was last updated on April 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.