Quick answers
- Does Lydia R. Ballard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lydia R. 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 Lydia R. Ballard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 631 Original Medicare patients and 3,541 services for Lydia R. Ballard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lydia R. Ballard's NPI number?
- 1760483457. 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 Lydia R. 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 | 631 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,541 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,079 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)698 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)480 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)411 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)191 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol69%
- Arthritis42%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Depression26%
- Diabetes24%
Hospitals where Lydia R. Ballard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lydia R. 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.
- Mercy Hospital AdaAda, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370020
- Mercy Hospital Ardmore, IncArdmore, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370047
- Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, IncOklahoma City, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370013
- Norman RegionalNorman, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370008
- O U Medical CenterOklahoma City, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370093
Practice locations
Addresses where Lydia R. Ballard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 950 N Porter Ave, 200 Mercy Clinic Primary Care NormanNorman, OK 73071 (405) 329‑0121
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lydia R. Ballard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Clinic Oklahoma Communities649 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Norman
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Norman, OK — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Clinic Oklahoma Communities
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 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) | 1760483457 |
| 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