Dr. William Ballard, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. William Ballard is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 2023, Dr. Ballard performed 220 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#2 in Tennessee) and 125 hip replacements (#1 in Tennessee), for a combined total of 345 procedures. This places Dr. Ballard among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Tennessee.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
220 verified cases
#2 in Tennessee
Hip Replacement
125 verified cases
#1 in Tennessee

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Ballard

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (345 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Ballard, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 423-624-2696
2415 Mccallie Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
NPI: 1992701999
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Tennessee Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Herman Botero - Knoxville 341 procedures
Dr. David Deboer - Nashville 238 procedures
Dr. John Nash - Chattanooga 207 procedures
Dr. Cory Calendine - Franklin 206 procedures

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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