Quick answers
- Does Arden N. Ballard Ii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Arden N. Ballard Ii 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.
- What is Arden N. Ballard Ii's NPI number?
- 1891001772. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Arden N. Ballard Ii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Arden N. Ballard Ii 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.
- North Oaks Medical CenterHammond, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190015
Practice locations
Addresses where Arden N. Ballard Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15770 Paul Vega MD DrHammond, LA 70403
- 15790 Paul Vega MD DrHammond, LA 70403 (985) 230‑1683
- 15795 Paul Vega MD Dr, Suite 100Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 230‑3937
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Arden N. Ballard Ii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Oaks Medical Center LLC320 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Hammond
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hammond, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Oaks Medical Center LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1891001772 |
| 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
- 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