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DEBORAH BALLARD, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 159 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: DEBORAH BALLARD, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 159 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: DEBORAH BALLARD, MD filed 1,625 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DEBORAH BALLARD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DEBORAH BALLARD, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/02/2006

NPI 1699782391

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,625 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

DEBORAH BALLARD, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1699782391. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DEBORAH BALLARD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3945 NANZ AVE, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40207, with a listed phone of (502) 593-0327. NPI 1699782391 was issued on 08/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALLARD most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,625 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 159 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $206K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3945 NANZ AVE
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207

Provider Details

NPI 1699782391
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/02/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DEBORAH BALLARD, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

DUKE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC
DURHAM, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DEBORAH BALLARD, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 1,625 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,625
Total Claims
$206K
Total Drug Cost
159
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,475
Total Day Supply
100,585
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$165K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K
Opioid Claims
16 (1.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
55

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
100
Rosuvastatin Calcium
86
Atorvastatin Calcium
79
Amlodipine Besylate
65
Losartan Potassium
65
Estradiol
52
Gabapentin
45
Eliquis
Apixaban
36
Trazodone Hcl
35
Metformin Hcl
30

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How DEBORAH BALLARD, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

DEBORAH BALLARD, MD's 1,625 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Kentucky

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BALLARD.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEBORAH BALLARD, MD's specialty?
DEBORAH BALLARD, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does DEBORAH BALLARD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEBORAH BALLARD, MD wrote 1,625 Medicare Part D claims totaling $206K in drug costs for 159 beneficiaries.
Where is DEBORAH BALLARD, MD located?
DEBORAH BALLARD, MD is located at 3945 NANZ AVE, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40207. Phone: (502) 593-0327.
What is DEBORAH BALLARD, MD's NPI number?
DEBORAH BALLARD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699782391, issued on 08/02/2006.
Does DEBORAH BALLARD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DEBORAH BALLARD, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $165K in brand drug costs.
Does DEBORAH BALLARD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DEBORAH BALLARD, MD had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DEBORAH BALLARD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEBORAH BALLARD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEBORAH BALLARD, MD accept Medicare?
DEBORAH BALLARD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,625 Part D claims and 159 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEBORAH BALLARD, MD's credentials?
DEBORAH BALLARD, MD's NPI is 1699782391 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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