Dr. Richard S. Ballard, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 36
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 162
- Part D claims, 2024
- 13
- Hospital affiliations
- 3
- Industry payments
- $232
- Practice address
- 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, GA 30041
- Practice phone
- Call (770) 844-3200
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
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Dr. Richard S. Ballard is an anesthesiologist in Cumming, Georgia
Dr. Ballard practices at Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming, Georgia, part of Northside Hospital.
Dr. Ballard's NPI, 1134115314, was assigned on September 23, 2005. Dr. Ballard graduated from Emory School of Medicine in 1990. Dr. Ballard holds Georgia license 34769.
- NPI
- 1134115314NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 2163550914
- NPI enumeration date
- September 23, 2005
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (770) 844-3200
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 62
- Medical school graduation
- 1990
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Richard S. Ballard practices at Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming, Georgia
Dr. Ballard's primary practice is Northside Hospital Forsyth, at 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, GA 30041 in Forsyth County. The practice phone is (770) 844-3200.
- Northside Hospital Forsyth1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, GA 30041 · Forsyth CountyPhone(770) 844-3200
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Richard S. Ballard is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Ballard's primary practice is Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming, Georgia, part of Northside Hospital. Dr. Ballard is also affiliated with Northside Hospital Atlanta. The medical group on file is North Atlanta Anesthesia Professionals. Dmand AI also links Dr. Ballard to 1 more hospital, named with a free account.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Richard S. Ballard's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Ballard practices, 3 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Northside Hospital Forsyth | Available with a free account |
| +2 more affiliated sites | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Richard S. Ballard is one of 1,184 anesthesiologists in Georgia
Anesthesiology is Dr. Ballard's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207L00000X. Dr. Ballard is board certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Ballard is licensed in Georgia.
Specialties and state licenses
- Anesthesiology, GeorgiaPrimary
Anesthesiologists near Dr. Ballard
Counts of anesthesiologists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Richard S. Ballard billed Medicare for 36 services in 2024
CMS data shows 36 Medicare services from Dr. Ballard across 2 procedure codes in 2024, for 162 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $2,792 for them.
Dr. Ballard's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Anesthesia
- 2023: 662024: 3645%
Where Dr. Ballard's Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office2056%
- In a facility1644%
Dr. Ballard compared with the Georgia median for anesthesiologists, 2024
- Dr. Ballard
- Georgia median
- Medicare services
- 36vs 9361% below
- Medicare patients
- 162vs 18211% below
- Part D claims
- 12vs 2654% below
Medians across 1,159 anesthesiologists in Georgia with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Ballard's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Richard S. Ballard treated 162 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 75
CMS counts 162 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Ballard in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 71 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. Their average risk score is 1.59, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Ballard's median patient age at 57, with 59% women.
Dr. Ballard's Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Dr. Ballard's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women7748%
- Men8552%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Ballard's Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Atrial fibrillation35%
- Anxiety28%
- Diabetes28%
- Mood disorders27%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Ballard's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 57
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women59%
- Men39%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Richard S. Ballard wrote 13 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Ballard wrote 13 Medicare Part D claims. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 12 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $104 in total drug cost.
Dr. Ballard's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Ballard's Part D claims, 2024
- Antibiotics100%13 of 13 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
How Dr. Richard S. Ballard takes part in Medicare
Dr. Ballard accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
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Dr. Richard S. Ballard received $232 in industry payments from 2016 to 2024
CMS Open Payments shows 9 general payments to Dr. Ballard from 6 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2024. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Mallinckrodt LLC paid the most, $115.
General payments to Dr. Ballard by program year, 2016 to 2024
Companies that paid Dr. Ballard the most, 2016 to 2024
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Richard S. Ballard graduated from Emory School of Medicine
Dr. Ballard graduated from Emory School of Medicine in 1990.
- Medical school
- Board certified in anesthesiology
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Richard S. Ballard accepts plans from 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Ballard is in network with 5 carriers, including Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 3. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- CMS Medicare
- GA State Medicaid
Plan types Dr. Ballard accepts, by number of carriers
- HMO3
- Medicare3
- POS3
- PPO3
- EPO1
- Medicaid1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Richard S. Ballard's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Richard S. Ballard's NPI number?
Dr. Richard S. Ballard's NPI number is 1134115314. It was assigned on September 23, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Richard S. Ballard?
Dr. Richard S. Ballard is an anesthesiologist in Cumming, Georgia. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Anesthesiology Physician (taxonomy code 207L00000X).
Where does Dr. Richard S. Ballard practice?
Dr. Ballard practices at 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, GA 30041. Dr. Ballard's primary practice is Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming, Georgia, part of Northside Hospital. Dmand AI also links Dr. Ballard to 1 hospital.
What is Dr. Richard S. Ballard's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Ballard is (770) 844-3200.
What is Dr. Richard S. Ballard's medical license number?
Dr. Ballard holds Georgia license 34769.
Which hospitals is Dr. Richard S. Ballard affiliated with?
Dr. Ballard practices at Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Ballard is also affiliated with Northside Hospital Atlanta. Dmand AI links Dr. Ballard to 1 more hospital.
What medical group is Dr. Richard S. Ballard part of?
Dr. Ballard is linked to North Atlanta Anesthesia Professionals.
Does Dr. Richard S. Ballard accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Ballard billed Medicare for 36 services in 2024, and Dr. Ballard accepts Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Richard S. Ballard see?
CMS counts 162 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Ballard in 2024, with an average age of 75.
Is Dr. Richard S. Ballard board certified?
Yes. Dr. Ballard is board certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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What services does Dr. Richard S. Ballard bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Ballard's most billed Medicare services were anesthesia (00142) and anesthesia (00790).
Where did Dr. Richard S. Ballard go to medical school?
Dr. Ballard graduated from Emory School of Medicine in 1990.
What drugs does Dr. Richard S. Ballard prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ballard's most prescribed drugs by claims were Doxycycline Hyclate.
Has Dr. Richard S. Ballard received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $232 in general payments to Dr. Ballard from 6 companies from 2016 to 2024. The largest total came from Mallinckrodt LLC.
How long has Dr. Richard S. Ballard been practicing?
Dr. Ballard graduated from medical school in 1990, 36 years ago.
What insurance does Dr. Richard S. Ballard accept?
Dr. Ballard is in network with 5 carriers, including Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 3. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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