Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paula Ballard, APRN

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Fort Smith, AR

  • NPI 1710647979
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7301 Rogers Ave
Fort Smith, AR 729034100
(479) 314-6248
fax (479) 452-0275

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2021 — 5 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arkansas #124472

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710647979. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
101
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$9,733
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 76 74 $95
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 13 13 $138
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 12 12 $56

In context: peer comparison

Among 36 peers in this city , average services per provider: 115. This provider delivers 0.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
95
Patients
95
Total drug cost
$375
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 32 32 $72
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 28 28 $105
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 22 22 $103
Cephalexin Generic 13 13 $95

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Paula Ballard's medical specialty?
Dr. Paula Ballard practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Fort Smith, AR.
Where does Dr. Paula Ballard practice?
Dr. Paula Ballard practices at 7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 729034100. Office phone: 4793146248.
What is Dr. Paula Ballard's NPI?
Dr. Paula Ballard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710647979, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paula Ballard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paula Ballard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paula Ballard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.