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- 2602 Franklin Rd Sw, Roanoke, VA 24014
About Dr. Ballenger
Fred J. Ballenger, M.D. practices nephrology in Roanoke, VA. According to Medicare claims data, Fred cared for 47 Medicare patients across 191 services. The services billed most often include dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) and dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older). The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447258728.
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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
- (540) 344-1400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2602 FRANKLIN RD SW
Roanoke, VA 24014
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
191 services · 47 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
127 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90962 |
64 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
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.
Other kidney specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 7
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Fred J. Ballenger's specialty?
Fred J. Ballenger is a kidney specialist in Roanoke, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Fred J. Ballenger?
Fred J. Ballenger is listed at 2602 Franklin Rd Sw, Roanoke, VA 24014. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Fred J. Ballenger?
The number on file is (540) 344-1400. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Fred J. Ballenger's NPI number?
Fred J. Ballenger's National Provider Identifier is 1447258728. 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
How long has Fred J. Ballenger been practicing?
Fred J. Ballenger has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Fred J. Ballenger known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Fred J. Ballenger provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Fred J. Ballenger confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Fred J. Ballenger. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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