26 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Ballard, Obstetrician in Decorah, IA?
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Where did Dr. Ballard go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kttc Med Ctr Keesler, Obstetrics And Gynecology
Medical School: University Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd-
Is Dr. Ballard board certified as an Obstetrician?
Yes, Dr. Mark Ballard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Ballard speak?
Dr. Ballard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Obstetrician like Dr. Ballard typically treat?
As an Obstetrician, Dr. Ballard diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ballard. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
Also known as:
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Irregular Cycle)
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
- Menstruation
- Menometrorrhagia
- Irregular Heavy Bleeding
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Menorrhagia
- Polymenorrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- N921: Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle
- N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
Also known as:
- Sterilization Procedure
- Tubal Ligation
- Vasectomy
- Permanent contraception
- Tubal ligation
- Surgical birth control
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z302: Encounter for sterilization
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Other Birth Control Counseling
- Birth Control
- Additional contraceptive advice
- General family planning discussion
- Ongoing birth control counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception
Also known as:
- Overactive Bladder
- OAB
- Urgency Incontinence
- Frequent Urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3281: Overactive bladder
What procedures does an Obstetrician like Dr. Ballard typically perform?
As an Obstetrician, Dr. Ballard performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ballard. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Fetal Non-Stress Test
- Nonstress Test
- Nonstress Test (NST)
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- NST for Pregnancy
- Baby Heartbeat Test
CPT Codes:
- 59025: Fetal non-stress test
Does Dr. Ballard accept my insurance?
Dr. Ballard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (605) 791-4442 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ballard accept in Decorah, IA?
Dr. Ballard in Decorah, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of Arkansas
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Ballard's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ballard affiliated with?
Dr. Ballard has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ballard's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ballard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801909718.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ballard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ballard