Quick answers
- Does Sara C. Ballard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sara C. 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 Sara C. Ballard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 166 Original Medicare patients and 658 services for Sara C. Ballard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sara C. Ballard's NPI number?
- 1730877713. 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 Sara C. 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 | 166 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 658 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)81 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)46 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)18 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)17 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)17 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 cholesterol64%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes34%
- Anxiety30%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Hospitals where Sara C. Ballard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sara C. 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.
- Clark Regional Medical CenterWinchester, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180092
- Saint Joseph EastLexington, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180143
Practice locations
Addresses where Sara C. Ballard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1850 Bypass RdWinchester, KY 40391 (859) 744‑5111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sara C. Ballard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kentuckyone Health Medical Group Inc264 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Winchester
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Winchester, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kentuckyone Health Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730877713 |
| 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