Quick answers
- Does Karen Ballard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen 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.
- What is Karen Ballard's NPI number?
- 1215121264. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Karen Ballard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen 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.
- Johnson City Medical CenterJohnson City, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440063
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen Ballard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 325 N State of Franklin Rd, Fl 1Johnson City, TN 37604 (423) 439‑7272
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen Ballard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Education Assistance Corporation170 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Johnson City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Johnson City, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical Education Assistance 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 | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215121264 |
| 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
- 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