Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Katharine Ball, M.D.
Dermatology · Saratoga, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ball
Dr. Katharine Ball is a dermatology specialist in Saratoga, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ball performed 6,648 Medicare services across 3,454 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ball received a total of $4,574 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 161 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ball is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 17% volume in CA
$4,574 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,648
Medicare services
Top 17% in CA for dermatology
3,454
Unique beneficiaries
$97
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~369 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
2,687 | $7 | $15 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
936 | $75 | $165 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
810 | $51 | $130 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
554 | $109 | $235 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
332 | $104 | $225 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The removed tissue is then examined under a microscope in the laboratory. |
250 | $495 | $1,310 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 174 | $424 | $805 |
| Complicated wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
73 | $256 | $925 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
70 | $169 | $325 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
66 | $91 | $205 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
64 | $49 | $105 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
55 | $140 | $300 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth on the body, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
51 | $111 | $245 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks A procedure to remove a growth from the trunk, arms, or legs and send 1 to 5 tissue samples to a laboratory for microscopic examination. |
48 | $527 | $1,235 |
| Complicated wound repair, scalp/arms/legs, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
40 | $312 | $840 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters from the body, arms, or legs. |
39 | $130 | $280 |
| Skin graft repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip by transferring a small piece of skin. The transferred skin covers an area of 10 square centimeters or less. |
39 | $727 | $1,430 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
34 | $119 | $235 |
| Shaving of skin growth on face, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The size of the growth being removed is between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
32 | $118 | $275 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
29 | $1 | $3 |
| Shaving of small skin growth on face or mouth area A minor procedure to shave off a small skin growth, measuring 0.5 cm or less, located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. |
28 | $105 | $235 |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | 28 | $138 | $265 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs. |
25 | $120 | $480 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs by transferring a small piece of skin, 10 square centimeters or less, to the affected area. |
18 | $675 | $1,325 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface of the skin. The procedure is performed on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth and involves a lesion measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
17 | $150 | $315 |
| Complex wound repair, 1.1-2.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound measuring between 1.1 and 2.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
17 | $197 | $765 |
| Skin graft for scalp, arm, or leg wound, 10.1-30 sq cm This procedure involves repairing a wound on the scalp, arms, or legs by transferring skin from another area to cover the defect. The graft size is between 10.1 and 30.0 square centimeters. |
17 | $822 | $1,620 |
| Full thickness skin graft to nose, ears, eyelids, or lips, 20 sq cm or less A surgical procedure where a full layer of skin is taken from a donor site and transplanted to the nose, ears, eyelids, or lips. The graft covers an area of 20 square centimeters or less. |
17 | $975 | $1,869 |
| Skin graft repair, 10 sq cm or less A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring a small piece of skin to the affected area. The graft covers wounds on the face, neck, hands, feet, or other specified body parts. |
16 | $750 | $1,420 |
| Additional Mohs surgery stage with microscopic exam This procedure involves the removal and microscopic examination of an additional stage of tissue from the trunk, arms, or legs. It is performed in stages to ensure complete removal of the growth. |
16 | $404 | $770 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 cm from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
15 | $116 | $245 |
| Complicated wound repair of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound on the trunk that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
15 | $389 | $790 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.5 cm or less This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
13 | $263 | $520 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
12 | $178 | $345 |
| Skin growth shaving, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves shaving off a small skin growth measuring 0.5 centimeters or less from the body, arms, or legs. |
11 | $63 | $210 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.2% high complexity
0.4% medium
99.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,574
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $653/year across 7 years
Top 30% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
30
Companies
161
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,574 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$973
2023
$1,475
2022
$822
2021
$292
2020
$294
2019
$392
2018
$325
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$380
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$275
Incyte Corporation
$69
Lilly USA, LLC
$33
ABBVIE INC.
$32
GENZYME CORPORATION
$31
Organogenesis Inc.
$31
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$26
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$26
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$25
PFIZER INC.
$25
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 74.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$999
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$714
AbbVie Inc.
$446
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$290
Incyte Corporation
$267
GENZYME CORPORATION
$242
ABBVIE INC.
$184
Lilly USA, LLC
$173
PFIZER INC.
$170
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$160
Organogenesis Inc.
$159
Genentech USA, Inc.
$144
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$132
LEO Pharma Inc.
$73
AbbVie, Inc.
$64
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$51
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$49
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$26
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$26
Allergan, Inc.
$25
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$24
EPI Health, LLC
$23
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$21
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$19
Merz North America, Inc.
$19
Sandoz Inc.
$17
Allergan Inc.
$15
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$11
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 47.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
20% · ADBRY · BOTOX · CLODERM · COSENTYX · DUPIXENT · ELZONRIS · EPIDUO FORTE · EPSOLAY · EUCRISA · Erivedge · FINACEA · Finacea · HUMIRA · Humira · ILUMYA · KERYDIN · LIBTAYO · Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCl) for Topical Solution · OPZELURA · Puraply · REMICADE · RETIN-A-MICRO · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · Skyrizi · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TWYNEO · Tremfya · VTAMA · Winlevi · XEOMIN · XOLAIR
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
250
Per 100K population
13.1
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
7.1 mi
7.1 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Ball is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ball experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ball performed 2,687 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Ball receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ball received a total of $4,574 from 30 companies across 161 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Ball's costs compare to other dermatologists in Saratoga?
Dr. Ball's average Medicare payment per service is $97. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Ball) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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