Karla Chaney Ballew, ARNP
Karla Chaney Ballew, ARNP specializes in nursing, serving patients in Mukilteo, WA in independent practice. She has been practicing since 2014 — over 15 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, Alzheimer's/dementia, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 57% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Federal MIPS score higher than 5% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2676dNPPES updated 2019-01-07 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4686 Pointes Dr Ste 219, Mukilteo, WA 98275-6038
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.84%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Washington0.84% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.4%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.6 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in WashingtonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
939
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
831
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
23,215
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.24M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Alzheimer's / Dementia, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
15 years in practice
Experienced
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Virtual Nursing Care With Karla Chaney Ballew
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karla Chaney Ballew for blood pressure monitoring, cognitive care, cholesterol management — no travel to Mukilteo required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Karla Chaney Ballew
Dr. Ballew is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Mukilteo, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (425) 405-8089.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Karla Chaney Ballew
Practice Location
4686 Pointes Dr Ste 219, Mukilteo, WA 98275-6038
Mailing Address
4686 Pointes Dr Ste 219, Mukilteo, WA 98275-6038
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