Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Bernard Ballou, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Gainesville, FL
- NPI 1598773483
- MIPS 82.7 / 100 · 2023
- 41 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3720 Nw 83Rd St
Gainesville, FL 326065603
(352) 336-3050 - Mailing address
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Po Box 358720
Gainesville, FL 326358720
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 5, 2009
- Year of graduation
- 1985 — 41 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Florida #ME0049070
- Medicaid
- FL #048165300
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598773483. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,288
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$122,431
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 524 | 285 | $66 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 303 | 289 | $142 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 262 | 168 | $97 | |
G0180 |
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | 65 | 52 | $51 | |
99496 |
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity | 41 | 37 | $185 | |
99495 |
Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity | 37 | 32 | $139 | |
G0179 |
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a | 29 | 15 | $40 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 27 | 27 | $83 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 73 peers in Gainesville Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 138. This provider delivers 9.3× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,240
Patients
410
Total drug cost
$20,438
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 185 | 67 | $2,735 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 158 | 54 | $2,087 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 128 | 45 | $2,334 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 88 | 29 | $1,756 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 78 | 29 | $965 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 68 | 28 | $1,699 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 67 | 26 | $1,166 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 64 | 23 | $485 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 63 | 19 | $2,649 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | Generic | 62 | 11 | $818 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Bernard Ballou's medical specialty?
Dr. Bernard Ballou practices Internal Medicine Physician in Gainesville, FL.
Where does Dr. Bernard Ballou practice?
Dr. Bernard Ballou practices at 3720 Nw 83Rd St, Gainesville, FL 326065603. Office phone: 3523363050.
What is Dr. Bernard Ballou's NPI?
Dr. Bernard Ballou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598773483, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bernard Ballou accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Bernard Ballou does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Bernard Ballou commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.