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Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine

University of Kentucky College of Medicine (1980)

Professional interests include: sleep disorders, lung issues

15 W Dry Creek Circle
Littleton, CO 80120

(303) 952-8185

Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD is a pulmonologist in Littleton, CO specializing in adult pulmonology and sleep medicine. He graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1980 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and UCHealth Pulmonology Clinic - Littleton.

Office Locations

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

15 W Dry Creek Circle
Littleton, CO 80120

(303) 952-1100

(303) 952-8185

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Some issues Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

CPAP treatment

By Affordability:

CPAP follow-up

oximetry

oxygen saturation test

pulse oximetry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD performed more CPAP treatment procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for CPAP follow-up, oximetry, oxygen saturation test, and pulse oximetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Littleton, CO during 2012 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	204
doctor visit	525
sleep study	302

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Littleton, CO during 2013 were sleep study, airway management and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	237
doctor visit	563
pulmonary testing	22
sleep study	361

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	22
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	23
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Littleton, CO during 2014 were sleep study, airway management and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	223
doctor visit	650
pulmonary testing	69
sleep study	348

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	522
Black	23
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	39
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Littleton, CO during 2015 were sleep study, airway management and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	300
doctor visit	663
pulmonary testing	71
sleep study	444

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	734
Female	644

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1202
Black	0
Hispanic	74
Asian	0
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	728
From 75 to 84	348
85 and over	108
Less than 65	194

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Littleton, CO during 2016 were sleep study, airway management and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	279
doctor visit	627
pulmonary testing	80
sleep study	374

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	349
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	576
Black	18
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	368
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	42
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Littleton, CO during 2017 were sleep study, airway management and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	260
doctor visit	747
pulmonary testing	40
sleep study	336

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	485
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	41
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Littleton, CO during 2018 were sleep study, airway management and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	265
doctor visit	851
pulmonary testing	94
sleep study	332

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	535
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	45
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Littleton, CO during 2019 were sleep study, airway management and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	237
doctor visit	794
pulmonary testing	48
sleep study	300

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	480
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	293
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	47
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Littleton, CO during 2020 were sleep study, airway management and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	149
doctor visit	912
pulmonary testing	130
sleep study	237

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	492
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	40
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Littleton, CO during 2021 were airway management, sleep study and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	290
doctor visit	984
pulmonary testing	216
sleep study	253

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	327
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	48
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Littleton, CO during 2022 were sleep study, airway management and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	213
doctor visit	558
pulmonary testing	200
sleep study	231

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	44
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Littleton, CO were sleep study, airway management and pulmonary testing.

airway management	241
doctor visit	715
pulmonary testing	97
sleep study	319

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	514
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	26
Other	19

**Age**
75 to 84	170
85 and over	43
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	315

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1980. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine) and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine (1980)

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

UCHealth Pulmonology Clinic - Littleton

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$1,038 ANORO $304	NUCALA $265	BREO $224	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $151	INCRUSE $41	Other $55
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$738 SYMBICORT $303	FASENRA $245	BREZTRI $67	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $45	$77
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$647 SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $353	OFEV $128	STIOLTO $97	Spiriva $41	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $29
Harmony Biosciences LLC	$401 Wakix $401
Grifols USA, LLC	$256 Prolastin-C Liquid $224	Prolastin-C $32
Other	$1,925 Sleep Disorder Breathing $141	Adempas $125	Perforomist $112	Xyrem $110	Lonhala Magnair $102	Other $1,335

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,900
Education	$105

Biography

Dr. Robert Ballard is a physician who specializes in sleep medicine and adult pulmonology. He studied medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. Areas of expertise for Dr. Ballard include sleep disorders and lung issues. He is professionally affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and UCHealth.