2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1083609770 MD
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JOHN BALL, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in JACKSON, Tennessee. 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
187
Medicare Part D claims · 64 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.7321/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$230.38
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOHN BALL, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.7321/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 187 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.7321/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
187
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

JOHN BALL, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

96 Top 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN BALL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JOHN BALL, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/19/2005

NPI 1083609770

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Mid-sized

44,313 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

187 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 179

MIPS final score

95.7321/100 12.632100000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Tennessee

1. Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JOHN BALL, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.7321/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — 95.7321/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.7%
MIPS final score (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — 95.7321/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

JOHN BALL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 379 HOSPITAL BLVD, JACKSON, TN, 38305, with a listed phone of (731) 660-3344. NPI 1083609770 was issued on 09/19/2005. 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 187 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 64 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.5%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.7321/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.3955), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,313 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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

379 HOSPITAL BLVD
JACKSON, TN 38305

Provider Details

NPI 1083609770
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/19/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

95.7321
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.3955
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN BALL, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

WEST TENNESSEE MEDICAL GROUP INC
JACKSON, TN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JOHN BALL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$230

Largest payer

PFIZER INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JOHN BALL, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 187 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

187
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
64
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
303
Total Day Supply
7,795
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
14 (7.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 32, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOHN BALL, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Estradiol
36
Norethindrone
14
Spironolactone
14
Tramadol Hcl
14

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview

How JOHN BALL, MD fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

44,313
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN BALL, MD's 187 claims are above the specialty average of 179.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN BALL, MD's specialty?
JOHN BALL, MD specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in JACKSON, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHN BALL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN BALL, MD wrote 187 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 64 beneficiaries.
What is JOHN BALL, MD's Medicare quality score?
JOHN BALL, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.7321/100 (Quality: 84.3955). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JOHN BALL, MD located?
JOHN BALL, MD is located at 379 HOSPITAL BLVD, JACKSON, TN, 38305. Phone: (731) 660-3344.
What is JOHN BALL, MD's NPI number?
JOHN BALL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083609770, issued on 09/19/2005.
Does JOHN BALL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN BALL, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does JOHN BALL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOHN BALL, MD had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.5%.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 44,313 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN BALL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN BALL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Norethindrone, Spironolactone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN BALL, MD accept Medicare?
JOHN BALL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 187 Part D claims and 64 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN BALL, MD's credentials?
JOHN BALL, MD's NPI is 1083609770 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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