NICHOLAS BALLAY MD – NPI #1295093052
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

NICHOLAS BALLAY is a surgeon located in ATHENS, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1295093052 to NICHOLAS BALLAY on April 30, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Jul 19, 2023. 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 NICHOLAS BALLAY below.

NPI Profile for
NICHOLAS BALLAY

NPI Number
1295093052
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
NICHOLAS BALLAY
Credentials
MD
Primary location
719 COOK DR
ATHENS, TN 37303
Phone: (423) 745-2344 Fax: (423) 745-2314
1 Other location(s):
304 Wright St Fl 3
Sweetwater, TN 37874-1181
Phone: (423) 252-0288
Mailing address
3024 BUSINESS PARK CIR
GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072-3132
Phone: (615) 239-2018 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 19, 2023

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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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 TN MD0000056407

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

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
NICHOLAS BALLAY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • STARR REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ATHENS
      1114 W MADISON AVE
      ATHENS, TN 37371
    • SWEETWATER HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
      304 WRIGHT ST
      SWEETWATER, TN 37874

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