Stephen Ball, MD
NPI 1477556371 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Gainesville, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Ball, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Gainesville, FL (NPI 1477556371).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477556371
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD26291 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
97 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 21 | $1,898 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 20 | $16 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 17 | $128 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 2 Grafts33518 | 14 | $417 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 13 | $760 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 12 | $170 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 311 N Clyde Morris BlvdDaytona Beach, FL 32114-2781Phone: (386) 241-1040
- 9125 Cross Park Dr Ste 200Knoxville, TN 37923-4563Phone: (865) 632-5900Fax: (865) 374-2129
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-05-24
- Last updated
- 2023-02-02
- Certified
- 2023-02-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Ball's NPI number?
- Stephen Ball's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477556371, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Ball's specialty?
- Stephen Ball is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Ball located?
- Stephen Ball's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610-4563.
- What is Stephen Ball's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Ball is (352) 273-5501.
- Does Stephen Ball accept Medicare?
- Stephen Ball is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Ball's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Ball's NPI (1477556371) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.