Quick answers
- Does Steven R. Ballard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven R. Ballard accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Steven R. Ballard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 314 Original Medicare patients and 3,150 services for Steven R. Ballard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Steven R. Ballard's NPI number?
- 1134357668. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Steven R. Ballard, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 314 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,150 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)346 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)323 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)298 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)298 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)239 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol68%
- Arthritis41%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes24%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Hospitals where Steven R. Ballard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Steven R. Ballard at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- NKC HealthNorth Kansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260096
- University of Kansas HospitalKansas City, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170040
Practice locations
Addresses where Steven R. Ballard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9411 N Oak Trfy, Suite 100Kansas City, MO 64155 (816) 436‑1800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Steven R. Ballard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Meritas Health Corporation502 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Kansas City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas City, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Meritas Health Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134357668 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians