2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1558589432 DDS
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CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS

General Practice Dentistry in CINCINNATI, Ohio. 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
216
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS is a General Practice Dentistry ([object Object]) practicing in CINCINNATI, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 216 claims across 151 beneficiaries .

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS filed 216 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CINCINNATI, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/23/2007

NPI 1558589432

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

216 163% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

General Practice Dentistry share within Ohio

1. General Practice Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Dentistry share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
General Practice Dentistry ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — 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).

CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS is a General Practice Dentistry provider practicing in CINCINNATI, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1558589432. 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.

CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding DDS credentials at 42 ESWIN STREET, CINCINNATI, OH, 45218, with a listed phone of (513) 825-2121. NPI 1558589432 was issued on 04/23/2007. 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 216 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $918 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.6%. 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.

General Practice Dentistry is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 121,627 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 82 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

42 ESWIN STREET
CINCINNATI, OH 45218

Provider Details

NPI 1558589432
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/23/2007

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS. To verify CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

216
Total Claims
$918
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
216
Total Day Supply
919
Generic Drug Cost
$890
Opioid Claims
25 (11.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
183

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
97
Penicillin V Potassium
43
Clindamycin Hcl
37
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
25

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

General Practice Dentistry Overview

How CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS fits within the General Practice Dentistry landscape nationally.

121,627
General Practice Dentistry Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Dentistry
82
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS's 216 claims are above the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Ohio

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

Compare General Practice Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in CINCINNATI, Ohio. Credentials: DDS.
How much does CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS wrote 216 Medicare Part D claims totaling $918 in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS located?
CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS is located at 42 ESWIN STREET, CINCINNATI, OH, 45218. Phone: (513) 825-2121.
What is CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558589432, issued on 04/23/2007.
Does CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS had 25 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.6%.
How many General Practice Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 121,627 General Practice Dentistry providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Dentistry provider writes 82 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Penicillin V Potassium, Clindamycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 216 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BALL, DDS's NPI is 1558589432 with credentials DDS. 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.

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

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