Stuart Ball, M.D.
NPI 1528479987 · Ophthalmology Physician · Mobile, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stuart Ball, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Mobile, AL (NPI 1528479987).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528479987
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 40751 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,248 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 1,994 | $35 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 1,120 | $109 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 610 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 347 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 85 | $50 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 183 | 117 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 89 | 81 |
| Latanoprost | 75 | 23 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 51 | 22 |
| Difluprednate | 50 | 19 |
| Timolol Maleate | 46 | 24 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 40 | 20 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$578 across 17 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-05-19
- Last updated
- 2020-07-07
- Certified
- 2020-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stuart Ball's NPI number?
- Stuart Ball's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528479987, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stuart Ball's specialty?
- Stuart Ball is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stuart Ball located?
- Stuart Ball's practice location on file with NPPES is 2880 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36606-2457.
- What is Stuart Ball's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stuart Ball is (251) 473-1900.
- Does Stuart Ball accept Medicare?
- Stuart Ball is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stuart Ball's NPI active?
- Yes — Stuart Ball's NPI (1528479987) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.