Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Paula Ellen Ballard, APRN

Individual provider Family Nurse Practitioner · NPI 1710647979

Paula Ellen Ballard, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Qualified in 2019, 7 years ago. Practices with Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities, a 350-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Arkansas.

Years since qualifying
7
Licensed in
AR
In the registry since
2021
What do these letters mean?
APRN — Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
The umbrella licence covering nurse practitioners, midwives, anaesthetists and clinical nurse specialists.

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Practice location Address checks out

7301 Rogers Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903-4100
Phone: (479) 314-6248
Fax: (479) 452-0275
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Specialties & licences

Family Nurse Practitioner (primary) Taxonomy 363LF0000X · Licence 124472 (AR)

Record details

NPI number1710647979
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials APRN
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedDecember 29, 2021
Last updated in NPPESDecember 29, 2021
Certification dateDecember 29, 2021

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyNURSE PRACTITIONER
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2019 (7 years in practice)
Group practice Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities — 350 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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