Quick answers
- Does Brandon W. Ballard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brandon W. 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 Brandon W. Ballard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 441 Original Medicare patients and 1,669 services for Brandon W. Ballard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brandon W. Ballard's NPI number?
- 1962739516. 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 Brandon W. 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 | 441 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,669 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)539 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)110 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)62 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)45 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)37 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes36%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Depression35%
Hospitals where Brandon W. Ballard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brandon W. 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.
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical CenterWilmington, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340141
- Onslow Memorial HospitalJacksonville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340042
Practice locations
Addresses where Brandon W. Ballard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 14; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1000 Brabham LnJacksonville, NC 28546 (910) 341‑1540
- 1202 Medical Ctr DrWilmington, NC 28401 (910) 341‑1540
- 1222 Medical Ctr DrWilmington, NC 28401 (910) 341‑1540
- 1300 Bridge Barrier Rd, Suite 2Carolina Beach, NC 28428 (910) 341‑1540
- 2421 Silver Stream LnWilmington, NC 28401 (910) 341‑1540
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brandon W. Ballard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wilmington Health PLLC369 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, North Carolina →
Other physician assistants in Jacksonville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jacksonville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wilmington Health PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962739516 |
| 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