Kenneth A. Ballew, M.D.
Kenneth A. Ballew is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Charlottesville, VA with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kenneth a. Ballew, M.D. has been part of the Charlottesville medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 1988 and has 38+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.39/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 25% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Uses generic medications more than 67% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 27% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
415 Ray C Hunt Dr Suite 2100, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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
202379.39/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.8%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
2.8% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.5%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
580
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
610
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,596
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $640k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 1988
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 7, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 1988)
Mailing address
Po Box 9007, Charlottesville, VA 22906-9007
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kenneth a. Ballew
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kenneth a. Ballew for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Charlottesville 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 Kenneth a. Ballew
NPI records show Dr. Ballew as active with telehealth listed in Charlottesville, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (434) 924-2472.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
415 Ray C Hunt Dr Suite 2100, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Mailing Address
Po Box 9007, Charlottesville, VA 22906-9007
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