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MARK C. BALLARD M.D.
NPI 1801909718
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics in Paragould, AR

Active since August 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
AMMC WOMEN'S CLINIC, 1110 W. KINGSHIGHWAY, PARAGOULD, AR 72450(870) 205-2000(870) 205-2001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Mark C. Ballard M.d. NPPES

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

MARK C. BALLARD M.D. (NPI 1801909718) is an individual obstetrics provider in Paragould, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E-19987) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801909718
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207VX0000X
Provider Legal NameMARK C. BALLARDCredential: M.D.
Location AddressAMMC WOMEN'S CLINIC, 1110 W. KINGSHIGHWAYParagould, AR 72450-4164
Mailing AddressArkansas Methodist Medical Center, 900 W KingshighwayParagould, AR 72450 · (870) 239-7000 · Fax (870) 239-7484
Phone(870) 205-2000
Fax(870) 205-2001
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 2025
NPPES CertifiedNovember 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1801909718 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & Gynecology · ObstetricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207VX0000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AR · E-19987✔ Licensed in AR · T2025-282
Definition
A physician who specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with obstetric conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Also ListedObstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 207V00000X · License 4683 (SD), MD52141 (IA)
AMMC WOMEN'S CLINIC, Paragould, AR 72450
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid117665000WY
Other0008113SD · Bc/bs Provider #
Medicaid6200920SD

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mark C. Ballard M.d. 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 ID7012821721
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260227000294
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 Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Mark Ballard reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Arkansas Methodist Hospital Corporation
Same address
Otolaryngology
1000 W. KINSHIGHWAY, SUITE 14
Paragould, AR 72450
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 24 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205457405 (870) 239-8591
Winneshiek Medical Center
469 mi
Primary Care
605 WASHINGTON ST
Fayette, IA 52142
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1619922051 (Iowa)
  • 170 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245857515 (563) 382-2911
Sacred Heart Health Services
593 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
501 SUMMIT ST STE 8
Yankton, SD 57078
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Avera Queen Of Peace
  • Also billed through NPI 1992466635 (South Dakota)
  • 227 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952535536 (605) 668-8000
Rural Health Care, Inc
654 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
400 22ND AVE STE 1
Brookings, SD 57006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 111 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1386254191 (605) 697-9500
Sanford Health Network
704 mi
Critical Access
300 S BYRON BLVD
Chamberlain, SD 57325
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 60 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134140825 (605) 234-5511

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 72450 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
$119.36 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $29.84 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$64.56 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $16.14 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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.

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 Mark Ballard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mark Ballard is 1801909718. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2006.

Where is Mark Ballard located?

Mark Ballard practices at Ammc Women's Clinic 1110 W. Kingshighway, Paragould, AR 72450. The listed phone number is (870) 205-2000.

What is Mark Ballard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Obstetrics, with taxonomy code 207VX0000X.

Is Mark Ballard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mark 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Mark Ballard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Mark Ballard reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Arkansas Methodist Hospital Corporation (Paragould, AR), Winneshiek Medical Center (Fayette, IA), Sacred Heart Health Services (Yankton, SD), Rural Health Care, Inc (Brookings, SD) and Sanford Health Network (Chamberlain, SD). Each 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 Mark Ballard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Mark Ballard accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Mark 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 Mark Ballard was last updated on November 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.