Quick answers
- Does Laura L. Ballew accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura L. Ballew 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 Laura L. Ballew see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 112 Original Medicare patients and 113 services for Laura L. Ballew. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laura L. Ballew's NPI number?
- 1447815576. 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 Laura L. Ballew, 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 | 112 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 113 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)24 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on forearm, wrist, or hand bones (01830)16 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis62%
- Anxiety27%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Diabetes23%
Hospitals where Laura L. Ballew works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura L. Ballew 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 NorthwestAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450867
Practice locations
Addresses where Laura L. Ballew is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1201 W 38th StAustin, TX 78705 (512) 324‑1000
- 6001 Kyle PkwyKyle, TX 78640 (512) 504‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laura L. Ballew as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- U S Anesthesia Partners of Texas, PA2,752 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Texas →
Other nurse anesthetists in Austin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in U S Anesthesia Partners of Texas, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447815576 |
| 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