2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician NPI 1366440877 MD
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BRIAN BALL, MD

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in COVINGTON, Louisiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
12
Medicare Part D claims · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician avg: 2K
What the federal data reveals: BRIAN BALL, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COVINGTON, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 12 claims .

What stands out: BRIAN BALL, MD filed 12 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COVINGTON, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

BRIAN BALL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BRIAN BALL, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/08/2005

NPI 1366440877

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician

Niche

4,020 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12 99% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,657

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Louisiana

1. Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BRIAN BALL, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider practicing in COVINGTON, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1366440877. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BRIAN BALL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1978 NORTH HWY 190 STE B, COVINGTON, LA, 70433, with a listed phone of (985) 373-6827. NPI 1366440877 was issued on 07/08/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALL most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 12 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $437 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,020 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,657 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1978 NORTH HWY 190 STE B
COVINGTON, LA 70433

Provider Details

NPI 1366440877
Specialty Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/08/2005

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

12
Total Claims
$437
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12
Total Day Supply
116
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$437

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Overview

How BRIAN BALL, MD fits within the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician landscape nationally.

4,020
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
1,657
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN BALL, MD's 12 claims are below the specialty average of 1,657.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BALL.

Compare Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN BALL, MD's specialty?
BRIAN BALL, MD specializes in Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician and practices in COVINGTON, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRIAN BALL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN BALL, MD wrote 12 Medicare Part D claims totaling $437 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN BALL, MD located?
BRIAN BALL, MD is located at 1978 NORTH HWY 190 STE B, COVINGTON, LA, 70433. Phone: (985) 373-6827.
What is BRIAN BALL, MD's NPI number?
BRIAN BALL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366440877, issued on 07/08/2005.
How many Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,020 Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider writes 1,657 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does BRIAN BALL, MD accept Medicare?
BRIAN BALL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 12 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN BALL, MD's credentials?
BRIAN BALL, MD's NPI is 1366440877 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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