Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cheryl Ballard, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Denham Springs, LA

  • NPI 1558336370
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
31985 la Highway 16
Denham Springs, LA 707261462
(225) 791-8800

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 12, 2025
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #MD.09980R
Medicaid
LA #1971936

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558336370. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
485
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$25,741
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 180 18 $0
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 70 65 $119
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 42 41 $85
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen 40 39 $50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 33 33 $157
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 30 30 $105
87811 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) 24 24 $41
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 24 23 $13
87502 Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple types influenza virus 23 23 $94
81003 Automated urinalysis test 19 19 $2

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Denham Springs Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 9.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
234
Patients
218
Total drug cost
$1,808
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 92 90 $123
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 46 45 $758
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 38 38 $349
Mupirocin Generic 25 25 $184
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 20 20 $101
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 13 0 $294

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Cheryl Ballard's medical specialty?
Dr. Cheryl Ballard practices Family Medicine Physician in Denham Springs, LA.
Where does Dr. Cheryl Ballard practice?
Dr. Cheryl Ballard practices at 31985 la Highway 16, Denham Springs, LA 707261462. Office phone: 2257918800.
What is Dr. Cheryl Ballard's NPI?
Dr. Cheryl Ballard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558336370, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cheryl Ballard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cheryl Ballard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cheryl Ballard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.