Quick answers
- Does Chelsea S. Ballard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chelsea S. 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 Chelsea S. Ballard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 118 Original Medicare patients and 233 services for Chelsea S. Ballard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chelsea S. Ballard's NPI number?
- 1235247172. 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 Chelsea S. 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 | 118 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 233 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)48 services
- X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views (73610)21 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)19 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)19 services
- X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (73110)15 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol69%
- Arthritis48%
- Osteoporosis38%
- Depression36%
- Anxiety33%
Hospitals where Chelsea S. Ballard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chelsea S. 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.
- Ascension Seton HaysKyle, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670056
- Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of TXAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 450124
Practice locations
Addresses where Chelsea S. Ballard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 2224 Walsh Tarlton Ln, Suite 200Austin, TX 78746 (512) 439‑1000
- 3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite 130Austin, TX 78704 (512) 439‑1000
- 3800 Gaylord Pkwy, Suite 710Frisco, TX 75034 (214) 220‑2468
- 4215 Benner, Suite 300Kyle, TX 78640 (512) 439‑1000
- 4700 Seton Ctr PkwyAustin, TX 78759 (512) 439‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chelsea S. Ballard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ortholonestar PLLC428 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Austin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ortholonestar PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235247172 |
| 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