Bernard Ballou, MD
NPI 1598773483 · Internal Medicine Physician · Gainesville, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bernard Ballou, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Gainesville, FL (NPI 1598773483).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598773483
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME0049070 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,601 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 432 | $65 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 383 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 327 | $96 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 299 | $142 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 68 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 201 | 66 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 149 | 51 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 135 | 43 |
| Losartan Potassium | 100 | 34 |
| Potassium Chloride | 76 | 26 |
| Lisinopril | 74 | 25 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 73 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-04
- Last updated
- 2009-05-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bernard Ballou's NPI number?
- Bernard Ballou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598773483, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bernard Ballou's specialty?
- Bernard Ballou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bernard Ballou located?
- Bernard Ballou's practice location on file with NPPES is 3720 Nw 83rd St, Gainesville, FL 32606-5603.
- What is Bernard Ballou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bernard Ballou is (352) 336-3050.
- Does Bernard Ballou accept Medicare?
- Bernard Ballou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bernard Ballou's NPI active?
- Yes — Bernard Ballou's NPI (1598773483) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-05-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.