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THOMAS WILLIAM BALL
NPI 1821128596
Emergency Medicine in Philadelphia, PA

Active since March 06, 2007PECOS Enrolled
501 S. 54TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143(215) 748-9740(215) 748-9207 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 14, 2025, Dec 6, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Thomas William Ball NPPES

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

THOMAS WILLIAM BALL (NPI 1821128596) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD431062) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chester.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821128596
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS WILLIAM BALL
Location Address501 S. 54TH STREETPhiladelphia, PA 19143-1900
Mailing Address3400 Spruce Street, Ground RavdinPhiladelphia, PA 19104-4283 · (215) 748-9740 · Fax (215) 748-9207
Phone(215) 748-9740
Fax(215) 748-9207
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateMarch 6, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1821128596 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · MD431062✔ Licensed in DE · C7-0002923
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Medical Center BlvdChester, PA 19013-3902 · Phone (610) 447-1000

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0694452NJ

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Thomas William Ball is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1254417926
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080320000144
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
272 services256 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
77 services76 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
20 services20 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.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390111
Location34th & Spruce StsPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19143 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
$92.69 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $23.17 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.21 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $26.30 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

SEAN VINCENT BROWN MD
Emergency Medicine
501 S. 54TH STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
Philadelphia County (215) 748-9740
AXEL YANNICK EPIE MD
Emergency Medicine
501 S. 54TH STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
Philadelphia County (215) 748-9740

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 Thomas Ball's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Ball is 1821128596. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 6, 2007.

Where is Thomas Ball located?

Thomas Ball practices at 501 S. 54th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The listed phone number is (215) 748-9740.

What is Thomas Ball's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Thomas Ball enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Ball is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Is Thomas Ball affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Ball is affiliated with Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Ball was last updated on September 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.