2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1871051664 NP
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LAUREN BALL, NP

Nurse Practitioner in NASHVILLE, 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
563
Medicare Part D claims · 205 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
95.5077/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$616.28
31 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAUREN BALL, NP is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 563 claims across 205 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.5077/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $616.28 across 31 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LAUREN BALL, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.5077 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 563 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LAUREN BALL, NP at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/11/2019

NPI 1871051664

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

563 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

95.5077/100 12.407700000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAUREN BALL, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.5077/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 95.5077/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.5%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 95.5077/100 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.

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LAUREN BALL, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1871051664. 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.

LAUREN BALL, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 2801 CHARLOTTE AVE, NASHVILLE, TN, 37209, with a listed phone of (615) 250-9200. NPI 1871051664 was issued on 03/11/2019. 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 563 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 205 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $72K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%. 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 95.5077/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.5953), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

2801 CHARLOTTE AVE
NASHVILLE, TN 37209

Provider Details

NPI 1871051664
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/11/2019

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.5077
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.5953
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAUREN BALL, NP 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.

BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC
LEXINGTON, KY

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 LAUREN BALL, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$616

Largest payer

Axonics, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

563
Total Claims
$72K
Total Drug Cost
205
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
869
Total Day Supply
21,058
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Opioid Claims
15 (2.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
174

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.56
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 89, 75-84: 73, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
84
Tamsulosin Hcl
69
Estradiol
68
Gemtesa
Vibegron
43
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
43
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
41
Methenamine Hippurate
33
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
32
Finasteride
20
Trimethoprim
13

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How LAUREN BALL, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

LAUREN BALL, NP's 563 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAUREN BALL, NP's specialty?
LAUREN BALL, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: NP.
How much does LAUREN BALL, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAUREN BALL, NP wrote 563 Medicare Part D claims totaling $72K in drug costs for 205 beneficiaries.
What is LAUREN BALL, NP's Medicare quality score?
LAUREN BALL, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.5077/100 (Quality: 89.5953). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAUREN BALL, NP located?
LAUREN BALL, NP is located at 2801 CHARLOTTE AVE, NASHVILLE, TN, 37209. Phone: (615) 250-9200.
What is LAUREN BALL, NP's NPI number?
LAUREN BALL, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871051664, issued on 03/11/2019.
Does LAUREN BALL, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAUREN BALL, NP had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAUREN BALL, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAUREN BALL, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, Tamsulosin Hcl, Estradiol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAUREN BALL, NP accept Medicare?
LAUREN BALL, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 563 Part D claims and 205 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAUREN BALL, NP's credentials?
LAUREN BALL, NP's NPI is 1871051664 with credentials NP. 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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