Christopher W Ballard, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Fairfield, IL

Christopher W Ballard, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Fairfield, Illinois. He went to Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association and his current practice location is 213 Nw 10th Street, Suite A, Fairfield, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 842-4617.

Christopher W Ballard is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036110162) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1164428165.

Contact Information

Christopher W Ballard, MD
213 Nw 10th Street, Suite A,
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-4617
(618) 842-4743

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher W Ballard
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience28 Years
Location213 Nw 10th Street, Fairfield, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher W Ballard attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164428165
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/03/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062498447
  • Enrollment ID: I20040626000034

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher W Ballard such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164428165NPI-NPPES
036110162MedicaidIL
820900OtherMEDICARE GROUP

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 036110162 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lhc-illinois Home Health CareMarion, ILHome health agency
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1Fairfield, ILHospital
Fairfield Memorial HospitalFairfield, ILNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Fairfield Memorial Hospital Association569867174124

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher W Ballard allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFairfield Memorial Hospital Association
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649442419
PECOS PAC ID: 5698671741
Enrollment ID: O20041124000368

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher W Ballard is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher W Ballard, MD
213 Nw 10th St, Suite A,
Fairfield, IL 62837-1219

Ph: (618) 842-4617
Christopher W Ballard, MD
213 Nw 10th Street, Suite A,
Fairfield, IL 62837

Ph: (618) 842-4617

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