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KENNETH C BALL M.D.
NPI 1770593014
Hospitalist in Jackson, MS

Active since August 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
71/100
CMS Quality Rating
2500 NORTH STATE STREET, DEPT OF MEDICINE DIVISION OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE, JACKSON, MS 39216(601) 984-5660(601) 984-6870 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 9, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Kenneth C Ball M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KENNETH C BALL M.D. (NPI 1770593014) is an individual hospitalist provider in Jackson, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (18088) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770593014
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH C BALLCredential: M.D.
Location Address2500 NORTH STATE STREET, DEPT OF MEDICINE DIVISION OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINEJackson, MS 39216-4500
Mailing Address2500 N State St, HospitalistJackson, MS 39216-4500 · (601) 984-4934 · Fax (601) 984-6870
Phone(601) 984-5660
Fax(601) 984-6870
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 9, 2014
✔ NPI 1770593014 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 18088
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 18088 (MS)
2500 NORTH STATE STREET, Jackson, MS 39216
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Other Identifiers 7

Medicare UPINI42155MS
Medicare PIN110002051MS
Medicare PIN512I110338MS
Medicare PINP00833854MS
OtherP01105179MS · Railroad Medicare
Medicare PIN302I115861MS
Medicaid06807331MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kenneth C Ball M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6002831237
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051006000967
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
846 services258 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
144 services141 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
108 services60 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
40 services40 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
22 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mississippi Baptist Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Jackson, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250102
Location1225 N State StJackson, MS 39202 · Hinds County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39216 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$120.41 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

71/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality56.58
Promoting Interoperability86
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.42

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
21%195 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$74.78 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MR. BRADFORD STEELE MARTIN FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
2500 NORTH STATE STREET, DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDICS
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 815-3045
EMILY BRUMFIELD NP
Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care Medicine)
2500 NORTH STATE STREET
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 984-5500
KIMBERLY C. COVINGTON TARVER MD
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
2500 NORTH STATE STREET, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE/DIVISION OF GERIATRICS
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 984-6426
MR. MARCELO EDUARDO RAINS M.D.
Pediatrics
2500 NORTH STATE STREET, UMMC NEONATOLOGY
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 984-1000
DR. CELSO E. GOMEZ-SANCHEZ MD
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
2500 NORTH STATE STREET, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE DIVISION OF ENDOCRINOLOGY
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 984-5525
MS. CHANDRA ANITA BOSTON C.F.P.M.H.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2500 NORTH STATE STREET
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 815-4128
DR. KENNETH R. BENNETT MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2500 NORTH STATE STREET, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE DIVISION OF CARDIOLOGY
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 984-5678
DR. GUY DOUGLAS CAMPBELL MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2500 NORTH STATE STREET, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE/DIVISION OF PULMONARY
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 984-5650

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kenneth Ball's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Ball is 1770593014. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2006.

Where is Kenneth Ball located?

Kenneth Ball practices at 2500 North State Street Dept Of Medicine Division Of General Internal Medicine, Jackson, MS 39216. The listed phone number is (601) 984-5660.

What is Kenneth Ball's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Kenneth Ball enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Ball is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kenneth Ball accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 3 other insurers list Kenneth Ball as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Kenneth Ball affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Ball is affiliated with Mississippi Baptist Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Ball was last updated on April 9, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.