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JOSHUA C BALLARD FNP
NPI 1780292516
Nurse Practitioner - Family in North Wilkesboro, NC

Active since July 17, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
702 13TH STREET, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 28659(336) 990-9540(336) 990-9542 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 6, 2026, Dec 9, 2025, Mar 14, 2025 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2020).

About Joshua C Ballard Fnp NPPES

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

JOSHUA C BALLARD FNP (NPI 1780292516) is an individual family provider in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5013344) and active in the NPI registry since July 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wilkes Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780292516
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameJOSHUA C BALLARDCredential: FNP
Location Address702 13TH STREETNorth Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Mailing Address702 13th StNorth Wilkesboro, NC 28659-4075 · (336) 990-9540 · Fax (336) 990-9542
Phone(336) 990-9540
Fax(336) 990-9542
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 6, 20268 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1780292516 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 NC · 5013344
702 13TH STREET, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee.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

Joshua C Ballard Fnp 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 ID9133548795
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220125000329
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · North Wilkesboro, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340064
Location1370 West D StNorth Wilkesboro, NC 28659 · Wilkes County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28659 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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 Joshua Ballard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Ballard is 1780292516. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2020.

Where is Joshua Ballard located?

Joshua Ballard practices at 702 13th Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. The listed phone number is (336) 990-9540.

What is Joshua Ballard's specialty?

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

Is Joshua Ballard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua 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 Joshua Ballard accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Joshua 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.

Is Joshua Ballard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joshua Ballard is affiliated with Wilkes Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Ballard was last updated on January 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.