2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1649947276 APRN
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ROBIN BALL, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. 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
224
Medicare Part D claims · 76 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.5K
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ROBIN BALL, APRN is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 224 claims across 76 beneficiaries — 23% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.5K across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ROBIN BALL, APRN filed 224 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ROBIN BALL, APRN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/23/2021

NPI 1649947276

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

224 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Arkansas

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

ROBIN BALL, APRN is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1649947276. 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.

ROBIN BALL, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 4301 W MARKHAM ST # 532, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205, with a listed phone of (501) 686-5311. NPI 1649947276 was issued on 08/23/2021. 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 224 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 76 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $31K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.2%. 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.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

4301 W MARKHAM ST # 532
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Provider Details

NPI 1649947276
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/23/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROBIN BALL, APRN 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.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
LITTLE ROCK, AR

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 ROBIN BALL, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.5K

Largest payer

Silk Road Medical, 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 · Typical

ROBIN BALL, APRN — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 224 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.

224
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
76
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
249
Total Day Supply
6,304
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$29K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
25 (11.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.76
Gender Split
53% female / 47% 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
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
67
Eliquis
Apixaban
42
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
17
Amlodipine Besylate
13

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

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How ROBIN BALL, APRN fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBIN BALL, APRN's 224 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arkansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBIN BALL, APRN's specialty?
ROBIN BALL, APRN specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Credentials: APRN.
How much does ROBIN BALL, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBIN BALL, APRN wrote 224 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 76 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBIN BALL, APRN located?
ROBIN BALL, APRN is located at 4301 W MARKHAM ST # 532, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205. Phone: (501) 686-5311.
What is ROBIN BALL, APRN's NPI number?
ROBIN BALL, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649947276, issued on 08/23/2021.
Does ROBIN BALL, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBIN BALL, APRN's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $29K in brand drug costs.
Does ROBIN BALL, APRN prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROBIN BALL, APRN had 25 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.2%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBIN BALL, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBIN BALL, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Eliquis, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBIN BALL, APRN accept Medicare?
ROBIN BALL, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 224 Part D claims and 76 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBIN BALL, APRN's credentials?
ROBIN BALL, APRN's NPI is 1649947276 with credentials APRN. 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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