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
- Primary practice
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16220 Frederick RD, Ste 213
Gaithersburg, MD 208774039
(301) 963-2770
fax (301) 258-0083
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.