Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Patrick E. Ballard work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Patrick E. Ballard at 2 hospitals: Lincoln County Medical Center and Plains Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Patrick E. Ballard see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Ruidoso, NM and Portales, NM. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Patrick E. Ballard's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
- Does Patrick E. Ballard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Patrick E. Ballard accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Patrick E. Ballard?
- (575) 630-4233, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Patrick E. Ballard's NPI number?
- 1982854980. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Patrick E. Ballard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Patrick E. Ballard at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Lincoln County Medical CenterRuidoso, NM · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 321306
- Plains Regional Medical CenterClovis, NM · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 320022
Practice locations
Addresses where Patrick E. Ballard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 211 Sudderth DrRuidoso, NM 88345 (575) 630‑4233
- 42121 US Hwy 70Portales, NM 88130 (575) 359‑1800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Patrick E. Ballard as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services1,395 clinicians in the group
- Fedko Emergency Physicians New Mexico, LLC54 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Ruidoso
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ruidoso, NM — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982854980 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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