WILLIAM T. BALLARD M.D. – NPI #1992701999
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

WILLIAM BALLARD is an orthopaedic surgeon located in CHATTANOOGA, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1992701999 to WILLIAM BALLARD on June 23, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Sep 04, 2012. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for WILLIAM BALLARD below.

NPI Profile for
WILLIAM T. BALLARD

NPI Number
1992701999
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WILLIAM T. BALLARD
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2415 MCCALLIE AVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-3322
Phone: (423) 624-2696 Fax: (423) 697-2059
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for WILLIAM BALLARD

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBC/BSTN3036168
MEDICAIDTN3800986
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 TN MD27703
174400000X
- Specialist		 TN 027703

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1990
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
WILLIAM BALLARD is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL- GEORGIA
      100 GROSS CRESCENT CIRCLE
      FORT OGLETHORPE, GA 30742
    • HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER
      1200 MEMORIAL DRIVE
      DALTON, GA 30720
    • MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC
      2525 DESALES AVE
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ACCENTCARE HOME HEALTH OF TENNESSEE
      6116 SHALLOWFORD ROAD SUITE 114
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH CHATTANOOGA
      7205 LEE HIGHWAY SUITE A
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH OF FORT PAYNE
      501 GREENHILL BLVD SUITE 150
      FORT PAYNE, AL 35967
    • CHI MEMORIAL HEALTH AT HOME
      1949 GUNBARREL ROAD SUITE 250
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
    • NORTH GEORGIA HOME HEALTH AGENCY, AN AMEDYSIS COMP
      122 BATTLEFIELD CROSSING COURT
      RINGGOLD, GA 30736
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • SISKIN HOSPITAL FOR PHYSICAL REHABILITATION
      1 SISKIN PLAZA
      CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403

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