ELLAINE M BALLARD MS, LMHC, NCC
NPI 1972145878
Counselor - Mental Health in West Des Moines, IA
About Ellaine M Ballard Ms, Lmhc, Ncc NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
ELLAINE M BALLARD MS, LMHC, NCC (NPI 1972145878) is an individual mental health provider in West Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (096571) and active in the NPI registry since October 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Drake University College Of Medicine (2017).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted 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
Ellaine M Ballard Ms, Lmhc, Ncc 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Ellaine Ballard reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
- 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
Des Moines, IA 50314
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
- 518 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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.
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
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 Ellaine Ballard's NPI number?
The NPI number for Ellaine Ballard is 1972145878. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2019.
Where is Ellaine Ballard located?
Ellaine Ballard practices at 1300 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265. The listed phone number is (515) 309-2832.
What is Ellaine Ballard's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.
Is Ellaine Ballard enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Ellaine 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 Ellaine Ballard's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ellaine Ballard reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: United Community Services, Inc. (West Des Moines, IA) and Broadlawns Medical Center (Des Moines, IA). 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 Ellaine Ballard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Ellaine Ballard accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Oscar Health and 2 other insurers list Ellaine 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 Ellaine Ballard was last updated on July 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.
# Ellaine M Ballard, MS, LMHC, NCC · NPI 1972145878
Mental Health provider in West Des Moines, Iowa. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since October 11, 2019.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1972145878 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** October 11, 2019
- **Primary specialty:** Counselor - Mental Health · taxonomy 101YM0800X
- **State license:** 096571 (Iowa)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1300 WOODLAND AVE, West Des Moines, IA 50265-2306
- **Phone:** (515) 309-2832
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): United Community Services, Inc. (NPI 1609998137, West Des Moines, IA); Broadlawns Medical Center (NPI 1467447508, Des Moines, IA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Drake University College Of Medicine, class of 2017
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 9, 2024
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1972145878) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.