Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicholas Ballay, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Athens, TN

  • NPI 1295093052
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
719 Cook Dr
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2344
fax (423) 745-2314
Additional location
304 Wright St Fl 3
Sweetwater, TN 378741181
(423) 252-0288
Mailing address
3024 Business Park Cir
Goodlettsville, TN 370723132

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 19, 2023
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #MD0000056407

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295093052. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
569
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$79,747
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 148 107 $117
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 95 76 $83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 84 84 $151
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 49 48 $73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 46 46 $103
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 37 37 $163
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 29 28 $158
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 25 25 $594
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery 24 24 $185
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 19 13 $74

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Athens Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 51. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, INC. 1 $16.50

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$17

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
748
Patients
503
Total drug cost
$10,482
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 103 39 $1,119
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 95 89 $428
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 88 23 $617
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 82 67 $427
Promethazine Hcl Generic 82 80 $255
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 76 73 $444
Famotidine Generic 53 26 $365
Lansoprazole Generic 37 0 $871
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 27 26 $344
Azithromycin Generic 25 25 $151

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nicholas Ballay's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Ballay practices Surgery Physician in Athens, TN.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Ballay practice?
Dr. Nicholas Ballay practices at 719 Cook Dr, Athens, TN 37303. Office phone: 4237452344.
What is Dr. Nicholas Ballay's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Ballay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295093052, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Ballay accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Ballay accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Ballay commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.