Gregory Ball, MD
NPI 1609832229 · Pain Medicine Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609832229
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 046733 (GA)
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
20 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
1,753 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 176 | $114 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 74 | $60 |
| Destruction of Lower Or Sacral Spinal Facet Joint Nerves Using Imaging Guidance, Each Additional Facet Joint64636 | 71 | $65 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 53 | $195 |
| Destruction of Lower Or Sacral Spinal Facet Joint Nerves Using Imaging Guidance, Single Facet Joint64635 | 52 | $258 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 272 | 120 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 261 | 142 |
| Gabapentin | 250 | 82 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 199 | 63 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 114 | 36 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 100 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,940 across 123 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)
- 135 N Meadows Dr Ste CAthens, TN 37303-4172Phone: (423) 648-8480Fax: (423) 648-8481
- 980 Highway 28 Ste 101Jasper, TN 37347-3696Phone: (423) 648-8480Fax: (423) 648-8481
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-22
- Last updated
- 2024-10-30
- Certified
- 2024-10-30
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.