Active NPI 1902898182 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Blakeslee Ballard , MD

Surgery - Vascular Surgery • Appleton, WI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Ballard, MD is a certified Surgery - Vascular Surgery practicing in Appleton, WI. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 1991, Dr. Ballard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2000 E MILESTONE DR.

Dr. Ballard maintains professional affiliations with Fresenius Access Care Physicians Of Madison Llc, Fox Valley Surgical Associates Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first, established patient outpatient office visit, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2000 E Milestone Dr

Appleton, WI 549136701

Telephone 9207318131

Fax 9208320444

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Fox Valley Surgical Associates Ltd Facility NPI 1376594952

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Appleton, WI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +9.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.3 Yrs

State Avg: 23.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Appleton, WI (92 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

87.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ballard (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Appleton Specialty Average (25.3 Years) 25.3 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
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	73	63	$125.60	$10.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	45	$364.00	$120.37
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	20	11	$199.00	$45.34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$541.00	$146.90
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	16	14	$512.00	$59.85
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure	15	14	$4759.60	$626.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	13	$237.00	$85.05
36821 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	14	14	$2544.57	$561.86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$359.00	$103.83
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	12	11	$932.00	$73.72
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	11	$2157.00	$73.06
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	11	11	$1932.00	$147.00
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	11	11	$3426.00	$229.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	78	64	$131.87	$11.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	42	$350.00	$120.41
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	26	13	$191.00	$46.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	23	$228.00	$84.94
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	24	22	$492.00	$61.10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$520.00	$156.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$345.00	$104.70
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure	21	17	$4633.33	$639.96
75716 Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image	19	18	$1005.00	$84.89
36245 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, each first order branch	18	16	$2366.00	$167.89
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	17	14	$1858.00	$145.91
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	15	$488.00	$121.63
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	15	15	$3294.00	$208.58
36821 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	15	15	$3424.33	$572.25
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	13	12	$841.85	$75.23
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	12	12	$142.00	$16.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	86	55	$143.00	$11.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	50	$340.00	$120.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	50	50	$505.00	$157.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	27	$221.00	$86.18
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	29	26	$478.00	$63.15
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	18	17	$3198.00	$237.29
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	18	16	$870.00	$77.58
36245 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, each first order branch	17	14	$2297.00	$175.69
75716 Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image	14	11	$976.00	$87.49
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	13	13	$2050.00	$171.90
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	13	11	$6079.00	$230.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	87	64	$138.54	$11.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	35	$214.50	$85.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	29	$329.69	$124.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$489.64	$160.15
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	27	27	$841.30	$78.78
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	26	26	$463.46	$64.04
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	17	14	$1745.00	$147.49
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	16	11	$179.06	$36.57
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	16	16	$3088.13	$240.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$324.29	$107.01
37221 Insertion of stents in artery in one side of groin, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	13	13	$12905.77	$410.10
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$1950.42	$85.74
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	11	11	$1975.45	$166.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	102	69	$135.00	$11.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	73	60	$210.00	$71.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	46	$314.67	$100.70
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	34	30	$140.00	$43.34
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	29	24	$5730.00	$235.06
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	22	21	$450.00	$66.44
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	21	20	$3015.00	$246.87
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	19	18	$875.00	$81.60
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	16	15	$1950.63	$161.67
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	16	13	$130.00	$18.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$320.00	$101.12
75716 Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image	13	13	$774.62	$91.80
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure	13	12	$4880.00	$681.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	129	97	$135.00	$11.78
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	68	57	$139.63	$42.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	59	$299.49	$101.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	53	49	$199.53	$70.92
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	39	38	$450.00	$52.33
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	26	24	$915.00	$81.05
75716 Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image	24	22	$710.00	$91.32
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	24	21	$2510.00	$157.22
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	21	14	$175.00	$37.53
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	20	20	$225.00	$70.85
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	20	19	$130.00	$17.92
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	20	18	$125.00	$13.94
36245 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, each first order branch	18	14	$2285.28	$161.97
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	18	17	$5730.00	$236.23
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	18	18	$3015.00	$246.61
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	13	$1866.00	$121.79
36246 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial second order branch	15	15	$2400.00	$221.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	13	$300.00	$103.97
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	14	13	$384.29	$95.88
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$1490.00	$105.92
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure	14	12	$4853.57	$696.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	105	73	$135.00	$11.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	62	55	$195.00	$69.87
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	52	44	$135.00	$41.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	48	$290.00	$101.25
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	35	35	$450.00	$52.61
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	27	21	$915.00	$81.18
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	26	20	$2510.00	$160.85
36246 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial second order branch	17	16	$2400.00	$217.10
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	17	16	$1730.00	$98.59
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	16	16	$3015.00	$247.45
75716 Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image	16	16	$710.00	$91.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	13	$285.00	$103.18
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	13	13	$125.00	$13.25
36821 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	13	12	$4035.00	$614.65
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$1490.00	$108.45
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$225.00	$71.73
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	11	11	$130.00	$17.90
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	11	11	$5730.00	$212.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	98	74	$175.00	$11.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	80	65	$185.00	$68.43
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	51	$289.71	$98.90
75625 Radiological supervision and interpretation X-ray of abdominal aorta	39	38	$475.00	$52.09
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	28	26	$545.00	$52.43
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	25	25	$4110.00	$229.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$270.00	$99.05
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	22	19	$2955.00	$135.57
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	19	$145.00	$40.74
36246 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial second order branch	20	20	$2400.00	$237.71
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	19	19	$1485.00	$108.32
75716 Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image	19	19	$630.00	$59.96
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	19	17	$1720.00	$90.84
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	18	17	$175.00	$13.68
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	16	16	$2000.00	$170.62
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$2000.00	$162.15
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure	13	11	$4675.00	$660.71
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$225.00	$69.84

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-22

Surgery - Vascular Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0129X

State License WI 41244-20

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WI 41244 020

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.

Surgery - Trauma Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0127X

State License GA 42169

Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

30094300 (WI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Fox Valley Surgical Associates Ltd

2000 E Milestone Dr, Appleton, WI 549136701

Phone: 9207318131

Fresenius Access Care Physicians Of Madison Llc

5020 American Family Dr, Madison, WI 537188304

Phone: 6086212001

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Alexis Welhouse , CST

Specialist/Technologist, Other - Surgical Technologist

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Dr. Philip Vogt , MD

Surgery

NPI 1013909647

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jessica Buchberger , CST

Specialist/Technologist, Other - Surgical Technologist

NPI 1023564044

Dr. Alexander Tretinyak , MD

Surgery - Vascular Surgery

NPI 1073566030

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Janene Ray , ST

Specialist/Technologist, Other - Surgical Technologist

NPI 1093370363

Jeanne Brochtrup , CST

Specialist/Technologist, Other - Surgical Technologist

NPI 1093708836

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 19, 2023

Registered at 2000 E MILESTONE DR, APPLETON, WI 549136701 (Tel: 9207318289)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 19, 2023

Registered at 2000 E MILESTONE DR, APPLETON, WI 549136701 (Tel: 9207318289)

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NPI Profile Active March 27, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2012

Registered at 1818 N MEADE ST, SUITE 240 WEST, APPLETON, WI 549113454 (Tel: 9207318289)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2012

Registered at 1818 N MEADE ST, SUITE 240 WEST, APPLETON, WI 549113454 (Tel: 9207318289)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 27, 2012

Recorded as ROBERT BALLARD, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 27, 2012

Surgery (License #41244 020 in WI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 16, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902898182

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 16, 2005

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2000 E Milestone Dr

Appleton, WI 549136701

Phone: 9207318289

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