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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3720 Nw 83Rd St
Gainesville, FL 326065603
(352) 336-3050
Mailing address
Po Box 358720
Gainesville, FL 326358720

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.