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Based in San Diego, CA, Scott Taber Ball, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Scott graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1999. Scott is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery and orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Scott cared for 919 Medicare patients across 1,057 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (858) 657-8200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 W ARBOR DR MAIL CODE 8201
San Diego, CA 92103
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,057 services · 919 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
141 |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure | Procedure | 20985 |
133 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
112 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
29 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
23 |
| Replacement of knee joint on side of knee | Procedure | 27446 |
11 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
100 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
148 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
108 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
84 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopedic surgeons in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1999 at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Ball's specialty?
Dr. Ball is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Ball?
Dr. Ball is listed at 200 W ARBOR DR MAIL CODE 8201, San Diego, CA 92103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Dr. Ball?
The number on file is (858) 657-8200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Ball's NPI number?
Dr. Ball's National Provider Identifier is 1952325318. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ball's medical education?
Dr. Ball attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ball been practicing?
Dr. Ball has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Ball known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ball performs procedures including replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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