Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Bret Ballard, NP
Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Amory, MS
- NPI 1376564799
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 83.2 / 100 · 2023
- 25 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
906 Highway 278 E
Amory, MS 388215511
(662) 256-5612
fax (662) 256-5264
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 17, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363LF0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Mississippi #R815978
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1376564799. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,601
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$108,937
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0696 |
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | 1,730 | 333 | $0 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 709 | 431 | $11 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 555 | 241 | $6 | |
J1885 |
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | 470 | 106 | $1 | |
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 466 | 87 | $0 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 399 | 320 | $98 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 256 | 219 | $70 | |
87811 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) | 228 | 207 | $39 | |
87502 |
Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple types influenza virus | 166 | 152 | $91 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 96 | 81 | $2 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 153. This provider delivers 37× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$70
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 3 | $49.17 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 1 | $20.94 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,096
Patients
959
Total drug cost
$10,651
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | Generic | 227 | 207 | $1,371 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 211 | 183 | $582 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 88 | 71 | $953 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 81 | 74 | $925 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 78 | 55 | $1,566 |
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 52 | 47 | $470 |
| Fluconazole | Generic | 51 | 37 | $522 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 50 | 41 | $705 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 45 | 42 | $230 |
| Paxlovid (Eua) (Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir) | Brand | 43 | 43 | $428 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Bret Ballard's medical specialty?
Dr. Bret Ballard practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Amory, MS.
Where does Dr. Bret Ballard practice?
Dr. Bret Ballard practices at 906 Highway 278 E, Amory, MS 388215511. Office phone: 6622565612.
What is Dr. Bret Ballard's NPI?
Dr. Bret Ballard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376564799, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bret Ballard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bret Ballard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bret Ballard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (HCPCS J0696); Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (HCPCS 96372); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.