Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Preston Ball, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Gainesville, GA
- NPI 1316910359
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 44.3 / 100 · 2023
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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743 Spring St Ne
Gainesville, GA 305013715
(770) 536-2146
fax (770) 536-7895 - Mailing address
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Po Box 2938
Gainesville, GA 305032938
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 4, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Georgia #045714
- Medicaid
- GA #000859713D
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316910359. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
825
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$99,718
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 402 | 401 | $171 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 250 | 247 | $8 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 94 | 93 | $203 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 62 | 62 | $117 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 17 | 17 | $166 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in Gainesville Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 129. This provider delivers 6.4× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
192
Patients
177
Total drug cost
$1,403
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 57 | 57 | $283 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 31 | 31 | $306 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 22 | 22 | $214 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 16 | 16 | $41 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $81 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 14 | 14 | $28 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 13 | 13 | $317 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 13 | 12 | $81 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 12 | 12 | $52 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Preston Ball's medical specialty?
Dr. Preston Ball practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Gainesville, GA.
Where does Dr. Preston Ball practice?
Dr. Preston Ball practices at 743 Spring St Ne, Gainesville, GA 305013715. Office phone: 7705362146.
What is Dr. Preston Ball's NPI?
Dr. Preston Ball's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316910359, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Preston Ball accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Preston Ball accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Preston Ball commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.