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- 906 Highway 278 E, Amory, MS 38821
About Bret Ballard
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — family, Bret Ballard, NP practices in Amory, MS. Medicare claims data shows Bret provided 8,401 services to 3,394 patients. The services billed most often include injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg, injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, and injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg. NPI 1376564799 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (662) 256-5612
- Email not available
Practice Locations
906 HIGHWAY 278 E
Amory, MS 38821
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Family generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Allergies
Allergy & skin
Blood disorders
Bone & joint
Dermatology
Digestive
Digestive health
Eye conditions
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
Infections
Men's health
Mental health
Metabolic & weight
Nerve & joint
Nerve & spine
Neurological
Pain
Pain & spine
Pediatric infections
Respiratory
Skin
Sleep
Urinary health
Women's health
Procedures & services
Chronic condition care
- Chronic disease management visit
- Diabetic Foot Care
Dermatology
Diagnostic screening
Evaluation & Testing
Hormones & endocrine
Injury care
Lab tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Mental health
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
Minor surgery
Physical exams
Prescriptions
Preventative care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Travel Vaccines for Kids
- Well-child visit
Preventative exams
Sexual health
Skin procedures
Sleep
Urgent care
Weight management
Women's health
- IUD insertion and removal
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Pap smear
- Well-woman exam
Most searched procedures
Allergies
- Allergy testing
Diagnostic tests
Ear, nose & throat
- Earwax removal
Heart health
- EKG
Injections
Lifestyle counseling
Neurological care
Occupational health
Pain management
Respiratory care
Screenings
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,401 services · 3,394 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
69 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
50 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
1,164 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production | Treatment | 94640 |
36 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes | Treatment | 96360 |
22 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Infusion into a vein for hydration, each additional hour | Treatment | 96361 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Administration of vaccine | Treatment | 90471 |
14 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
2,718 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
917 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other nurse practitioners in Amory 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2001 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in MS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Bret Ballard's specialty?
Bret Ballard is a nurse practitioner in Amory, MS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Bret Ballard?
Bret Ballard is listed at 906 Highway 278 E, Amory, MS 38821. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Bret Ballard?
The number on file is (662) 256-5612. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Bret Ballard?
Bret Ballard's National Provider Identifier is 1376564799. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Bret Ballard's education?
Bret Ballard attended Other, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Bret Ballard have?
Bret Ballard has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Bret Ballard known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Bret Ballard performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and removal of impacted ear wax; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Bret Ballard's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Bret Ballard. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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