Quick answers
- Does Laura R. Ballew accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura R. 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 Laura R. Ballew see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 354 Original Medicare patients and 494 services for Laura R. Ballew. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laura R. Ballew's NPI number?
- 1942877295. 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 Laura R. 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 | 354 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 494 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)244 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)131 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)48 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)20 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)13 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Diabetes44%
- Depression42%
Hospitals where Laura R. Ballew works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura R. 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.
- Council Oak Comprehensive HealthcareTulsa, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 370244
- Creek Nation Community HospitalOkemah, OK · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 371333
- Hillcrest Hospital SouthTulsa, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370202
- Hillcrest Medical CenterTulsa, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370001
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation Medical CenterOkmulgee, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370057
Practice locations
Addresses where Laura R. Ballew is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10109 E 79th StTulsa, OK 74133 (918) 756‑4333
- 1202 N Muskogee PlClaremore, OK 74017 (918) 341‑2556
- 1313 E 20th St, Okmulgee Indian Health CenterOkmulgee, OK 74447 (918) 591‑5700
- 1800 E Coplin StOkemah, OK 74859 (918) 623‑1424
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laura R. Ballew as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Creek Nation Hospital and Clinics365 clinicians in the group
- Green Country Emergency Physicians Group of Tulsa, PLLC113 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Tulsa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tulsa, OK — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Creek Nation Hospital and Clinics
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942877295 |
| 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