Active NPI 1942367040 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gregory Paul Ballard , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Independence, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gregory Ballard, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Independence, MO. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 2000, Dr. Ballard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 19550 E 39TH ST S.

Dr. Ballard is affiliated with Centerpoint Orthopedics, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

19550 E 39th St S
Suite 230

Independence, MO 640572358

Telephone 8167956630

Fax 8167956898

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Orthopedic Asociates Of Kansas City Inc., P.c.. Facility NPI 1750373973

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Independence, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

26 Yrs +2.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.0 Yrs

State Avg: 25.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Independence, MO (550 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ballard (26 Years) 26 Yrs

Independence Specialty Average (24.0 Years) 24.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,457	167	$4.76	$0.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	279	201	$224.22	$129.26
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	265	172	$230.70	$75.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	256	196	$162.04	$91.34
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	245	172	$122.21	$48.89
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	120	78	$136.58	$47.08
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	104	93	$93.30	$57.42
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	65	45	$99.25	$37.59
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	57	51	$4617.58	$1313.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$217.79	$113.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$337.88	$169.34
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	25	25	$4399.40	$1314.65
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	24	24	$128.75	$38.53
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	13	13	$108.62	$45.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,732	188	$5.00	$1.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	428	293	$204.00	$124.24
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	345	205	$230.00	$69.94
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	265	193	$110.00	$45.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	97	87	$138.00	$87.26
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	95	70	$121.00	$45.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	90	90	$317.00	$163.85
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	78	47	$509.00	$126.05
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	71	56	$93.00	$35.48
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	51	47	$4666.00	$1227.53
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	36	12	$10.00	$7.68
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	22	22	$122.00	$39.15
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	17	16	$4366.00	$1264.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,933	210	$5.00	$1.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	510	334	$204.00	$125.08
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	403	229	$230.00	$70.58
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	269	205	$110.00	$46.96
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	123	65	$509.00	$145.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	112	102	$138.00	$88.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	111	111	$317.00	$164.81
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	83	72	$121.00	$45.73
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	77	61	$93.00	$36.99
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	45	42	$4666.00	$1271.52
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	40	40	$122.00	$38.13
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	19	19	$96.00	$44.01
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	14	14	$4366.00	$1266.45
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	12	11	$117.00	$40.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,540	188	$5.00	$1.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	501	313	$204.00	$127.21
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	391	218	$230.00	$72.22
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	292	200	$110.38	$44.10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	149	149	$317.00	$167.54
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	147	74	$509.00	$134.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	100	91	$138.00	$90.54
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	94	68	$93.00	$35.12
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	88	57	$121.00	$46.23
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	46	45	$4666.00	$1279.16
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	41	13	$10.00	$5.66
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	31	31	$122.00	$39.51
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	21	18	$96.00	$36.05
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	19	11	$270.00	$75.77
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	14	11	$1253.00	$423.67
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	12	11	$4366.00	$1303.27
23412 Repair of chronic torn shoulder rotator cuff	11	11	$2567.00	$822.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,372	179	$5.00	$1.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	541	334	$204.00	$107.10
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	370	205	$230.62	$70.11
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	274	202	$110.40	$43.49
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	123	57	$509.00	$132.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	123	123	$317.00	$162.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	115	100	$138.00	$74.07
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	109	77	$121.00	$44.61
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	83	62	$93.00	$34.82
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	47	46	$4666.00	$1374.89
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	36	20	$270.00	$79.08
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	27	26	$122.00	$37.72
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	20	19	$4366.00	$1390.86
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	19	16	$96.00	$34.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,340	190	$5.00	$1.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	533	349	$204.00	$106.06
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	390	229	$238.26	$66.53
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	297	219	$112.96	$41.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	183	153	$138.00	$73.28
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	168	83	$270.00	$79.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	148	148	$317.00	$162.07
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	95	70	$121.00	$41.40
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	78	58	$94.19	$31.13
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	53	11	$10.00	$6.30
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	48	47	$4666.00	$1374.61
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	39	39	$122.00	$36.00
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	20	19	$96.00	$30.15
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	18	18	$4366.00	$1395.53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$206.00	$103.06
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	13	11	$159.00	$45.17
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	11	11	$4532.00	$1385.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	3,142	220	$5.00	$1.78
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	572	247	$238.04	$66.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	567	363	$204.00	$105.50
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	298	225	$111.95	$39.63
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	288	89	$270.00	$83.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	270	206	$138.00	$71.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	135	135	$317.00	$161.55
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	85	69	$93.00	$30.07
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	79	63	$121.00	$40.31
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	60	22	$10.00	$5.88
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	54	51	$4666.00	$1355.17
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	32	32	$122.00	$34.13
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	24	14	$113.54	$41.18
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	17	14	$159.00	$43.65
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	13	$4366.00	$1378.60
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	11	11	$96.00	$31.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	3,510	239	$5.01	$1.79
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	574	254	$294.06	$65.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	528	343	$204.00	$103.98
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	293	69	$270.00	$84.40
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	287	216	$123.80	$38.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	168	146	$138.00	$71.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	154	154	$317.00	$158.70
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	84	16	$10.00	$5.68
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	79	61	$121.00	$40.01
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	66	60	$95.82	$28.59
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	55	53	$4750.84	$1365.42
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	23	23	$122.00	$33.88
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	17	14	$177.71	$46.52
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	11	11	$122.18	$37.86

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MO 2007004694

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License KS 0431759

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X

State License IN 01062401A

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

200531110 A (KS)

Medicaid State Provider ID

204046205 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Centerpoint Orthopedics, Llc

19550 E 39th St S, Independence, MO 640572358

Phone: 8167956630

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners

Carl Fillingame , PA

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1265971733

Physician Assistant

Lisa Hauerland , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1891946315

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location January 21, 2022

Registered at 19550 E 39TH ST S, SUITE 230, INDEPENDENCE, MO 640572358 (Tel: 8167956630)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 21, 2022

Registered at 19550 E 39TH ST S, SUITE 230, INDEPENDENCE, MO 640572358 (Tel: 8167956630)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 21, 2022

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #0431759 in KS)

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NPI Profile Active May 28, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 28, 2009

Registered at 19550 E 39TH ST S, SUITE 230, INDEPENDENCE, MO 640572303 (Tel: 8167956630)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 28, 2009

Registered at 19550 E 39TH ST S, SUITE 230, INDEPENDENCE, MO 640572303 (Tel: 8167956630)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 28, 2009

Recorded as GREGORY BALLARD, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 28, 2009

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #2007004694 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 02, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1942367040

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: January 02, 2007

Last Update: January 21, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

19550 E 39th St S, Suite 230

Independence, MO 640572358

Phone: 8167956630

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