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ERIC BALLOU, DDS

Dentist in BOISE, Idaho. 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
48
Medicare Part D claims · 31 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
Industry payments
$3.1K
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ERIC BALLOU, DDS is a Dentist ([object Object]) practicing in BOISE, Idaho with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 48 claims across 31 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $3.1K across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

ERIC BALLOU, DDS filed 48 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dentist in BOISE, Idaho.

48
Part D claims, 2023
$3.1K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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ERIC BALLOU, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/12/2008

NPI 1952561003

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

48 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Dentist share within Idaho

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within Idaho

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dentist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — 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).

ERIC BALLOU, DDS is a Dentist provider practicing in BOISE, Idaho, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1952561003. 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.

ERIC BALLOU, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding DDS credentials at 5355 W STATE ST, BOISE, ID, 83703, with a listed phone of (208) 853-4687. NPI 1952561003 was issued on 06/12/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALLOU 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 48 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 31 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $247 in drug spend. 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.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 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

5355 W STATE ST
BOISE, ID 83703

Provider Details

NPI 1952561003
Specialty Dentist
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/12/2008

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ERIC BALLOU, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.1K

Largest payer

TruAbutment Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

48
Total Claims
$247
Total Drug Cost
31
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
48
Total Day Supply
303
Generic Drug Cost
$240
Antibiotic Claims
27

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
61% female / 39% 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
Amoxicillin
18

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

Dentist Overview

How ERIC BALLOU, DDS fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIC BALLOU, DDS's 48 claims are below the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in Idaho

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

Compare Dentist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC BALLOU, DDS's specialty?
ERIC BALLOU, DDS specializes in Dentist and practices in BOISE, Idaho. Credentials: DDS.
How much does ERIC BALLOU, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC BALLOU, DDS wrote 48 Medicare Part D claims totaling $247 in drug costs for 31 beneficiaries.
Where is ERIC BALLOU, DDS located?
ERIC BALLOU, DDS is located at 5355 W STATE ST, BOISE, ID, 83703. Phone: (208) 853-4687.
What is ERIC BALLOU, DDS's NPI number?
ERIC BALLOU, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952561003, issued on 06/12/2008.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIC BALLOU, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC BALLOU, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC BALLOU, DDS accept Medicare?
ERIC BALLOU, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 48 Part D claims and 31 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC BALLOU, DDS's credentials?
ERIC BALLOU, DDS's NPI is 1952561003 with credentials DDS. 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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