Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Cara Ballard, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Benton, AR
- NPI 1457310476
- Accepts Medicare
- 24 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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819 W Carpenter St
Benton, AR 720153349
(501) 778-8264
fax (501) 778-7360
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 30, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arkansas #E-4067
- Medicaid
- AR #154891001
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457310476. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,364
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$81,934
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 461 | 224 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 405 | 225 | $86 | |
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 336 | 62 | $0 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 336 | 62 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 315 | 165 | $64 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 101 | 70 | $12 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 76 | 76 | $40 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 72 | 72 | $28 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 68 | 68 | $72 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 65 | 42 | $2 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Benton Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 114. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$264
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 3 | $64.53 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 3 | $52.61 | |
| Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. | 3 | $44.97 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $40.51 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 1 | $16.07 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 1 | $15.79 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $15.22 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $13.90 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,121
Patients
854
Total drug cost
$55,995
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 387 | 77 | $5,311 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 381 | 87 | $5,268 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 374 | 76 | $1,841 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 350 | 75 | $4,709 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 311 | 56 | $9,962 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 287 | 66 | $6,537 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 277 | 52 | $2,246 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 256 | 38 | $1,726 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 240 | 58 | $3,847 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 228 | 52 | $2,407 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Cara Ballard's medical specialty?
Dr. Cara Ballard practices Family Medicine Physician in Benton, AR.
Where does Dr. Cara Ballard practice?
Dr. Cara Ballard practices at 819 W Carpenter St, Benton, AR 720153349. Office phone: 5017788264.
What is Dr. Cara Ballard's NPI?
Dr. Cara Ballard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457310476, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cara Ballard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cara Ballard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cara Ballard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.