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Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM

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(389 Ratings)

Specializes in: Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery

Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: ankle surgery

3811 Valley Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92130

(858) 682-0164

Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM is a reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeon in San Diego, CA specializing in reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery. He graduated from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM is affiliated with Scripps Clinic, Scripps Health and Scripps Green Hospital.

Office Locations

3811 Valley Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92130

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10710 N Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

injections

joint aspiration

Morton's neuroma nerve block injection

nail avulsion surgery

nerve block

In 2023, Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM performed more injections, joint aspiration, Morton's neuroma nerve block injection, nail avulsion surgery (nail removal surgery), and nerve block procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM treated as a reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	29
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	170
doctor visit	812
excision	53
injections	29
nail procedures	117
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	189
skin procedures	189

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM treated as a reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	185
doctor visit	796
excision	66
injections	43
nail procedures	119
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	201
skin procedures	201

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	439
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	75
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM in 2013

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM treated as a reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, nail procedures and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	140
doctor visit	859
immobilization	19
injections	67
nail avulsion	33
nail procedures	173
nerve block	14
pain management	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	235
skin procedures	235

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	492
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	75
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM in 2014

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM treated as a reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	40
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	161
doctor visit	892
excision	43
injections	66
nail avulsion	17
nail procedures	135
nerve block	12
pain management	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	250
skin procedures	250

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	444
Female	700

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1004
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	46
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	564
From 75 to 84	350
85 and over	160
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM in 2015

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM treated as a reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	36
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	160
doctor visit	1115
excision	46
injections	36
lower extremity surgery	20
nail avulsion	40
nail procedures	154
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	319
skin procedures	319

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	590
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	37
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	121
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM in 2016

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM treated as a reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	55
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	157
doctor visit	1072
excision	59
injections	86
nail avulsion	38
nail procedures	136
nerve block	16
pain management	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	303
skin procedures	303

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	566
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	30
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	300
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	115
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM in 2017

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM treated as a reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	33
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	46
doctor visit	1204
excision	46
injections	77
nail avulsion	17
nail procedures	17
nerve block	20
pain management	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	224
skin procedures	224

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	619
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	31
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	243
85 and over	94
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM in 2018

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM treated as a reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	63
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	51
doctor visit	1395
excision	51
injections	127
nail avulsion	55
nail procedures	55
nerve block	15
pain management	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	211
skin procedures	211

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	493

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	690
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	381
From 75 to 84	287
85 and over	107
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM treated as a reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	39
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	38
doctor visit	1128
excision	38
injections	75
nail avulsion	39
nail procedures	39
nerve block	12
pain management	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	162
skin procedures	162

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	437

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	634
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	96
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM in 2020

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM treated as a reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	60
doctor visit	1429
excision	60
injections	121
nail avulsion	42
nail procedures	42
nerve block	17
pain management	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	286
skin procedures	286

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	499

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	691
Black	14
Hispanic	34
Asian	34
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	371
From 75 to 84	311
85 and over	108
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM in 2021

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM treated as a reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeon in San Diego, CA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	62
doctor visit	1389
injections	128
nail avulsion	16
nail procedures	16
nerve block	30
pain management	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	182
skin procedures	182

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	456

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	618
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	40
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	342
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	95
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM treated as a reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeon in San Diego, CA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

aspiration	42
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	116
doctor visit	1099
excision	51
immobilization	19
injections	77
lower extremity surgery	20
nail avulsion	33
nail procedures	91
nerve block	17
pain management	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	232
skin procedures	232

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	406

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	29
Non-Hispanic White	576
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	19
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	226
85 and over	95
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	314

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM graduated from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego. He is certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatry, Foot Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (2003)

Residency: Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego (2005)

Board Certification: American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatry, Foot Surgery (2010)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scripps Clinic

Scripps Health

Scripps Green Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 389 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Larry Clay Ballinger, DPM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Elevate Surgical CO	$1,259 $1,259
SportsTek Medical, Inc	$802 $802
Stryker Corporation	$637 PRIME SERIES $260	SonicAnchor $193	ADAPT $119	SURGICAL $43	PULSE POINT $23
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.	$329 Lapiplasty System $329
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$286 PROTOE $274	CrossCHECK $12
Other	$1,094 Osteogenesis Stimulators $195	XARTEMIS XR $72	Recon-Lower Extremity Metal $67	BGS-BHS Stimulators $67	Biomet Orthopak $59	Other $633

**Types of Payments**
Education	$2,056
Food and Beverage	$1,381
Travel and Lodging	$970

Biography

Dr. Larry Ballinger works as a reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Ballinger include ankle surgery. Dr. Ballinger's hospital/clinic affiliations include Scripps Clinic and Scripps Green Hospital. He has an open panel in San Diego, CA according to Doctor.com. For his professional training, Dr. Ballinger completed a residency program at Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego.