Quick answers
- Does Cheryl L. Ballard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cheryl L. 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 Cheryl L. Ballard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 149 Original Medicare patients and 483 services for Cheryl L. Ballard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cheryl L. Ballard's NPI number?
- 1558336370. 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 Cheryl L. 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 | 149 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 483 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)155 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)55 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)44 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)42 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)42 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety25%
- Diabetes23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Cheryl L. Ballard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 42205 Veterans AveHammond, LA 70403 (985) 375‑9979
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cheryl L. Ballard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Convenient Care LLC35 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Hammond
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hammond, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Convenient Care LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558336370 |
| 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