Dr. Christopher B. Ballou
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 16 years
- Graduated from: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2005
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1659400943
Dr. Christopher B. Ballou M.D.
Pediatrician
He is located at 14 Richland Medical Park Drive Suite 320 in Columbia, SC 29203. Can help patients with the following: Arthritis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Colic, Edema, General Care, Peptic Ulcer. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659400943. Appointment can be made via the phone number (803) 434-6771. He is affiliated with 6 practices and 5 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Christopher Buckingham Ballou, being an pediatrician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Christopher B. Ballou.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Allergic Reaction
- Anemia
- Anencephaly
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Autism
- Bee and Wasp Stings
- Birth Defects
- Bladder Control
- Bronchitis
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Chest Pain
- Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorders
- Childhood Obesity
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip
- Colic
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Croup
- Cystitis
- Developmental Delays
- Diarrhea
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Eczema
- Edema
- Edwards Syndrome
- Enuresis
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
- Fever
- Food Poisoning
- Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Hay Fever
- Head Lice
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hives
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Jaundice
- Kawasaki Disease
- Learning Disability
- Migraine
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Noonan Syndrome
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Parenting
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Pinworm Infection
- Prescription Refill
- Reye Syndrome
- Rickets
- Sinusitis
- Skin Rash
- Sore Throat
- Speech Disorders
- Stuttering
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Tourette Syndrome
- Turner Syndrome
- Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Williams Syndrome
- Wilson-Turner Syndrome
Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher B. Ballou
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Christopher B. Ballou as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
First Choice Next
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from First Choice Next
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Choice Next Bronze Essential | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Bronze Premier | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Bronze Signature | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Gold Premier | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Gold Signature | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Silver Essential | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Silver Premier | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Silver Signature | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Christopher B. Ballou is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Christopher B. Ballou is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Internal Medicine (also registered under: Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine, Practitioner - Hospitalist) .
Bills through: South Carolina Oncology Assoc Pa
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2005Additional Specialities
- Internist
Affiliated practices
Affiliated hospitals
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Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Christopher Buckingham Ballou affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Christopher Buckingham Ballou is affiliated with PALMETTO HEALTH RICHLAND. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Does Dr. Christopher Buckingham Ballou have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Christopher Buckingham Ballou is affiliated with Palmetto Health - USC Orthopedic Center. For the full list of practices see this list.
What conditions does Dr. Christopher Buckingham Ballou treat?
Dr. Christopher Buckingham Ballou provides treatment for Arthritis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Colic, Edema, General Care, Peptic Ulcer. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Christopher Buckingham Ballou accept patients with First Choice Next?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Buckingham Ballou is listed in-network for First Choice Next through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Christopher Buckingham Ballou?
Dr. Christopher Buckingham Ballou's office is located at 14 Richland Medical Park Drive Suite 320 in Columbia, SC 29203.