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2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1861931255 PMHNP-BC
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,776 in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 242 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC filed 1,689 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, prescribing 84% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- generic prescribing
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Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,689 Top 18% higher than 82% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
1,689 82% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding PMHNP-BC credentials at 2002 MCFARLAND BLVD E STE 209B, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35404, with a listed phone of (205) 596-6451. NPI 1861931255 was issued on 02/17/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,689 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 242 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $964K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,776 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1861931255 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | PMHNP-BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/17/2017 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC 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.
Brightside Health Inc
Birmingham, AL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC - brand share 16.0%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 1,689 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.
1,689
Total Claims
$964K
Total Drug Cost
242
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,236
- Total Day Supply
- 65,862
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $894K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $70K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 56.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.20
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 161, 65-74: 72, 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 Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Benztropine Mesylate
Benztropine Mesylate
148 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
103 claims
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
99 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
87 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
72 claims
- Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium Er
71 claims
- Invega Sustenna
Invega Sustenna
69 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
62 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Benztropine Mesylate | 148 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 103 |
| Olanzapine | 99 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 87 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 72 |
| Divalproex Sodium Er Divalproex Sodium | 71 |
| Invega Sustenna Paliperidone Palmitate | 69 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 62 |
| Haloperidol Decanoate | 56 |
| Risperidone | 54 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
40,776
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider
Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC's 1,689 claims are above the specialty average of 927.
Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ball.
Dr. Precious Abbott
CRNP
Dothan, AL
Dr. Ali Adams
PMHNP-BC
Cullman, AL
Dr. David Adams
CRNP
Opp, AL
Dr. Jessica Adwell
CRNP
Birmingham, AL
Barbara Aguilar
Vestavia Hills, AL
Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC's specialty? ▼
Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Credentials: PMHNP-BC.
How much does Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC wrote 1,689 Medicare Part D claims totaling $964K in drug costs for 242 beneficiaries.
Where is Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC located? ▼
Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC is located at 2002 MCFARLAND BLVD E STE 209B, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35404. Phone: (205) 596-6451.
What is Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC's NPI number? ▼
Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861931255, issued on 02/17/2017.
Does Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $894K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,776 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Benztropine Mesylate, Trazodone Hcl, Olanzapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC accept Medicare? ▼
Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,689 Part D claims and 242 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC's credentials? ▼
Leticia Ball, PMHNP-BC's NPI is 1861931255 with credentials PMHNP-BC. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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