Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Bret Ball, MD, PHD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Rochester, MN

  • NPI 1467547547
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 67.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559050001
(507) 284-2511
Mailing address
10101 Se Main St Ste 2014
Portland, OR 972162457

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 29, 2023
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #48831
Medicaid
MN #510040000

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1467547547. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
382
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$106,673
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 114 82 $93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 72 60 $131
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 40 40 $114
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 35 25 $248
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 32 16 $202
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 25 25 $169
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc 19 19 $1,744
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 19 19 $893
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck 13 13 $728
63052 Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back 13 13 $248

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Rochester Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$336
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Mml US, INC. 3 $177.92
Abbott Laboratories 1 $121.28
Djo, LLC 1 $37.16

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$336

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
362
Patients
200
Total drug cost
$8,740
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 102 60 $1,113
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 70 30 $1,083
Naloxone Hcl Generic 59 58 $5,148
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 47 18 $420
Tramadol Hcl Generic 35 18 $180
Gabapentin Generic 34 16 $713
Hydromorphone Hcl Generic 15 0 $82

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Bret Ball's medical specialty?
Dr. Bret Ball practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Rochester, MN.
Where does Dr. Bret Ball practice?
Dr. Bret Ball practices at 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 559050001. Office phone: 5072842511.
What is Dr. Bret Ball's NPI?
Dr. Bret Ball's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467547547, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bret Ball accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bret Ball accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bret 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); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.