Quick answers
- Does Zachary Ballard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zachary 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 Zachary Ballard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 182 Original Medicare patients and 188 services for Zachary Ballard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zachary Ballard's NPI number?
- 1376961268. 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 Zachary 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 | 182 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 188 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)27 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)17 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)14 services
- Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest (00520)13 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
- Diabetes40%
Hospitals where Zachary Ballard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zachary 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.
- Memorial Healthcare System, IncChattanooga, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 440091
- Rhea Medical CenterDayton, TN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 441310
Practice locations
Addresses where Zachary Ballard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 2051 Hamill RdHixson, TN 37343 (423) 495‑7353
- 2333 McCallie AveChattanooga, TN 37404 (865) 546‑8040
- 2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 495‑2525
- 4710 Battlefield PkwyRinggold, GA 30736 (423) 495‑2525
- 9300 Park W BlvdKnoxville, TN 37923 (865) 546‑8040
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zachary Ballard as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Memorial Health Partners Foundation Inc485 clinicians in the group
- American Anesthesiology of Tennessee PC298 clinicians in the group
- Watson Anesthesia Group PLLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Tennessee →
Other nurse anesthetists in Hixson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hixson, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Memorial Health Partners Foundation Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376961268 |
| 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