Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Ballard, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Specialist · Chattanooga, TN

  • NPI 1992701999
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 94.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2415 McCallie Ave
Chattanooga, TN 374043322
(423) 624-2696
fax (423) 697-2059

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 4, 2012
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #MD27703 · Tennessee #027703
Medicaid
TN #3800986

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992701999. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,328
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$681,701
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 427 325 $42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 392 368 $118
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 326 221 $12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 316 250 $63
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 309 275 $42
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 294 210 $30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 264 264 $155
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 238 225 $84
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 220 217 $1,204
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 125 122 $1,158

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Chattanooga Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 96. This provider delivers 35× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,714
Patients
1,578
Total drug cost
$23,214
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin Generic 979 371 $1,492
Meloxicam Generic 605 330 $2,108
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 191 177 $1,479
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 181 158 $1,599
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 159 88 $483
Naloxone Hcl Generic 122 115 $10,061
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 100 71 $938
Celecoxib Generic 96 78 $1,120
Methocarbamol Generic 68 57 $371
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 60 48 $573

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. William Ballard's medical specialty?
Dr. William Ballard practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. William Ballard practice?
Dr. William Ballard practices at 2415 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 374043322. Office phone: 4236242696.
What is Dr. William Ballard's NPI?
Dr. William Ballard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992701999, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Ballard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Ballard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Ballard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS 73564); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg (HCPCS J1040). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.