Sommer Ballard, AU
Qualified Audiologist
9+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
2 locations
About Sommer Ballard
Sommer Ballard, AU is a healthcare provider.
Specialty Definition
(1) A specialist in evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of those whose communication disorders center in whole or in part in hearing function. Audiologists are autonomous professionals who identify, assess, and manage disorders of the auditory, balance and other neural systems. Audiologists provide audiological (aural) rehabilitation to children and adults across the entire age span. Audiologists select, fit and dispense amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. (2) An audiologist is a person qualified by a master's degree in audiology, licensed by the state, where applicable, and practicing within the scope of that license. Audiologists evaluate and treat patients with impaired hearing. They plan, direct and conduct rehabilitative programs with audiotry substitutional devises (hearing aids) and other therapy.
10
Years Experience
2
Locations
2
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Qualified AudiologistCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 2016
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 2 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter | — | |
| Arkansas | 436 | Audiologist |
Public Data Summary for Sommer Ballard
In their first decade of practice, Sommer Ballard represents the newer generation of qualified audiologist providers, AU, after earning their medical degree at Other in 2016. Sommer currently practices across 2 facilities, including Billins Anesthesia Inc in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164950507, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Sommer Ballard as a lower-volume qualified audiologist provider, treating approximately 367 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 652 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Qualified Audiologist Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 72205
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Sommer Ballard
What does Sommer Ballard specialize in?
Sommer Ballard specializes in Qualified Audiologist. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Audiologist-hearing Aid Fitter.
Where does Sommer Ballard practice?
Sommer Ballard practices at Billins Anesthesia Inc in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sommer is also affiliated with 1 additional facility, listed below.
Does Sommer Ballard accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Sommer Ballard accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 367 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Sommer Ballard's NPI number?
Sommer Ballard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164950507. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Sommer Ballard been practicing?
Sommer Ballard has approximately 9 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 2016.