Quick answers
- Does Marianna B. Ballard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Marianna B. 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 Marianna B. Ballard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 186 Original Medicare patients and 339 services for Marianna B. Ballard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Marianna B. Ballard's NPI number?
- 1871979856. 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 Marianna B. 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 | 186 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 339 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)100 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)88 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)74 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)37 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)14 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis69%
- Chronic kidney disease59%
- Diabetes52%
- Heart failure52%
Hospitals where Marianna B. Ballard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Marianna B. 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.
- Anderson Regional Medical CenterMeridian, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250104
- Baptist Memorial Hospital-Oktibbeha CountyStarkville, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250050
- Bmh-Golden TriangleColumbus, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250100
- Clay County Medical CorporationWest Point, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250067
Practice locations
Addresses where Marianna B. Ballard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 150 Medical Ctr DrWest Point, MS 39773 (662) 495‑2300
- 2124 14th StMeridian, MS 39301 (601) 553‑6000
- 400 Hospital RdStarkville, MS 39759 (662) 432‑4106
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Marianna B. Ballard as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dumont Physician Services LLC46 clinicians in the group
- Relias Emergency Medicine Specialists of West Point, LLC23 clinicians in the group
- RH Emergency Medicine of Och Regional LLC20 clinicians in the group
- RH Hospitalist Medicine of Och Regional LLC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in West Point
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Point, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dumont Physician Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871979856 |
| 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