Quick answers
- Does Laurie K. Ballew accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laurie K. 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 Laurie K. Ballew see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 236 Original Medicare patients and 2,421 services for Laurie K. Ballew. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laurie K. Ballew's NPI number?
- 1639141948. 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 Laurie K. 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 | 236 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,421 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 60 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes (90833)623 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)622 services
- Treatment using magnetic field to stimulate nerve cells in brain, subsequent delivery and management (90868)442 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)189 services
- Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (80307)186 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).
- Anxiety75%
- Depression74%
- High blood pressure64%
- High cholesterol63%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes23%
Hospitals where Laurie K. Ballew works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laurie K. 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.
- Baptist Health PaducahPaducah, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180104
- Mercy Health - Lourdes HospitalPaducah, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180102
Practice locations
Addresses where Laurie K. Ballew is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 425 Broadway St, Suite 102Paducah, KY 42001 (270) 442‑1452
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laurie K. Ballew as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Western KY Regional MHMR Board Inc30 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Paducah
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Paducah, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Western KY Regional MHMR Board Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639141948 |
| 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