Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Ball, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Gaithersburg, MD

  • NPI 1447254230
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
16220 Frederick RD, Ste 213
Gaithersburg, MD 208774039
(301) 963-2770
fax (301) 258-0083

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 25, 2009
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Maryland #D0053317

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447254230. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,868
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$475,871
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 1,355 827 $101
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 713 476 $141
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 376 281 $39
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 356 330 $31
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 323 129 $128
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 289 284 $66
94727 Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout 270 265 $50
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 233 98 $84
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 193 193 $244
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 182 164 $186

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 214. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,710
Transactions
131
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 20 $555.06
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 23 $514.87
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 10 $352.32
GENZYME CORPORATION 9 $239.01
Grifols USA, LLC 11 $238.56
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 7 $219.33
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 10 $208.50
Amgen Inc. 8 $202.88
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. 8 $187.85
PFIZER INC. 5 $139.41
United Therapeutics Corporation 5 $121.18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 4 $120.08
Baxter Healthcare 5 $85.85
Mylan Specialty L.P. 3 $75.13
Vifor Pharma, Inc. 3 $67.48

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$3,600
Education
$109

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,201
Patients
1,086
Total drug cost
$1,276,436
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) Brand 486 120 $480,819
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 367 137 $11,824
Prednisone Generic 360 156 $2,178
Azelastine Hcl Generic 358 141 $18,855
Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) Brand 279 68 $183,433
Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) Brand 238 69 $151,503
Montelukast Sodium Generic 218 68 $5,452
Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) Brand 174 44 $144,920
Incruse Ellipta (Umeclidinium Bromide) Brand 156 34 $82,028
Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) Brand 140 42 $118,335

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Ball's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Ball practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Gaithersburg, MD.
Where does Dr. Joseph Ball practice?
Dr. Joseph Ball practices at 16220 Frederick RD, Gaithersburg, MD 208774039. Office phone: 3019632770.
What is Dr. Joseph Ball's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Ball's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447254230, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Ball accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Ball accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Ball 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 99214); X-ray of chest, 2 views (HCPCS 71046). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.