NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1932164779 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Lucy Ballard, M.D.
Specialist in Anniston, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,608 in Specialist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
715
Medicare Part D claims · 179 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$243.71
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Lucy Ballard, M.D. filed 715 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Anniston, Alabama, prescribing 81% generic.
- 715
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- generic prescribing
- $243.71
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥71st
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Lucy Ballard, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1932164779), first enumerated 04/17/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 715 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$243.71 in reported industry payments (12 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1932164779 · Specialist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1932164779
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 70K Specialist
- RX-LIGHT 715
- BOOK-LIGHT 646 in Alabama
- PHOTO-ENUM Brian Razak · 2006
Lucy Ballard, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
715 ≥ 71st percentile 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Lucy Ballard, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
715 51% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1932164779 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/17/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lucy Ballard, M.D. 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.
Anniston Obgyn Associates, P.C.
Anniston, AL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Lucy Ballard, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$244
Largest payer
Exact Sciences Corporation
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Lucy Ballard, M.D. - brand share 19.0%
Specialist average
19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 715 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.
715
Total Claims
$96K
Total Drug Cost
179
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,354
- Total Day Supply
- 38,122
- Brand vs Generic
- 19% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $74K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $22K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 45
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.81
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lucy Ballard, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Estradiol
Estradiol
150 claims
- Raloxifene Hcl
Raloxifene Hcl
61 claims
- Alendronate Sodium 53
Alendronate Sodium
53 claims
- Nitrofurantoin Mon… 28
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
28 claims
- Dotti 27
Dotti
27 claims
- Citalopram Hbr 26
Citalopram Hbr
26 claims
- Clotrimazole-Betam… 23
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
23 claims
- Valacyclovir 22
Valacyclovir
22 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Estradiol | 150 |
| Raloxifene Hcl | 61 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 53 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 28 |
| Dotti Estradiol | 27 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 26 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 23 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 22 |
| Fluconazole | 19 |
| Paroxetine Hcl | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Lucy Ballard, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,608
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
Lucy Ballard, M.D.'s 715 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.
Nationwide Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Ballard, both outside Alabama so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ballard.
One of 646 Specialist providers enrolled in Alabama, 5 are shown here.
Dr. William Abernathy
M.D.
Montgomery, AL
Dr. Bernard Abi-Saleh
MD
Mobile, AL
Dr. Charles Adams
M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Mark Addison
M.D.
Cullman, AL
Dedrick Agee
Hoover, AL
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucy Ballard, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Lucy Ballard, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in Anniston, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Lucy Ballard, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lucy Ballard, M.D. wrote 715 Medicare Part D claims totaling $96K in drug costs for 179 beneficiaries.
Where is Lucy Ballard, M.D. located? ▼
Lucy Ballard, M.D. is located at 901 LEIGHTON AVE, Anniston, AL, 36207. Phone: (256) 237-6755.
What is Lucy Ballard, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Lucy Ballard, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932164779, issued on 04/17/2006.
Does Lucy Ballard, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lucy Ballard, M.D.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $74K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,608 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lucy Ballard, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lucy Ballard, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Raloxifene Hcl, Alendronate Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lucy Ballard, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Lucy Ballard, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 715 Part D claims and 179 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lucy Ballard, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Lucy Ballard, M.D.'s NPI is 1932164779 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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