Quick answers
- Does Joseph D. Ballard Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph D. Ballard Iii 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 Joseph D. Ballard Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 486 Original Medicare patients and 3,065 services for Joseph D. Ballard Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph D. Ballard Iii's NPI number?
- 1144331943. 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 Joseph D. Ballard Iii, 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 | 486 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,065 |
| Different services or procedures | 69 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,284 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)374 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)306 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)270 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)139 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph D. Ballard Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1107 Memorial Dr, Suite 201Dalton, GA 30720 (706) 277‑7311
- 4700 Battlefield Pkwy, Suite 300Ringgold, GA 30736 (706) 406‑3900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph D. Ballard Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology Center PC22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Dalton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dalton, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Skin Cancer and Cosmetic Dermatology Center PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144331943 |
| 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
- 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