Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Adam Ball, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician · Port St Lucie, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
579 NW LAKE WHITNEY PL STE 105, Port St Lucie, FL 34986
7724652020
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1366438517 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ball from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ball

Dr. Adam Ball is a hospitalist physician in Port St Lucie, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ball performed 2,225 Medicare services across 1,863 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ball received a total of $11,182 from 55 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 427 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hospitalist physician. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 6% volume in FL$ $11,182 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,225
Medicare services
Top 6% in FL for hospitalist physician
1,863
Unique beneficiaries
$83
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~111 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)650$65$160
Bladder ultrasound after voiding358$8$54
New patient office visit (45-59 min)358$117$375
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)254$95$241
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope173$177$608
Insertion of lower leg neurostimulator electrode131$93$225
Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum53$109$353
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying43$6$225
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings43$26$573
Biopsy of prostate gland35$94$642
Assessment of muscle signal of pelvic nerves31$219$560
Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study28$152$517
Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation23$51$243
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies20$283$597
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)14$46$101
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder11$244$916
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$11,182
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,597/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for hospitalist physician
55
Companies
427
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
$9,812 (87.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,120 (10.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$250 (2.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,313
2023
$2,195
2022
$1,336
2021
$1,730
2020
$848
2019
$1,640
2018
$2,121

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
NeoTract Inc.
$1,423
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,345
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$965
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$931
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$732
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$660
Allergan Inc.
$415
Coloplast Corp
$397
Olympus America Inc.
$305
PFIZER INC.
$304
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
$300
Axonics, Inc.
$297
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$200
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$199
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$184
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$154
COLOPLAST CORP
$154
ConvaTec Inc.
$139
Endo USA, Inc.
$138
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$131
United Medical Systems (DE), Inc.
$117
Boston Scientific Corporation
$117
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$111
Tolmar, Inc.
$106
ABC Home Medical Supply, Inc.
$106
Janssen Products, LP
$100
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$98
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$82
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$73
Medtronic, Inc.
$68
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$65
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$62
Allergan, Inc.
$59
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$52
Mission Pharmacal Company
$47
Teleflex LLC
$43
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$41
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$35
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$34
ABBVIE INC.
$28
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$27
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$26
AbbVie Inc.
$23
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$23
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$20
180 Medical, Inc.
$19
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$18
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
PRN Medical Services, LLC
$14
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$13
Top 3 companies account for 33.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (88%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for hospitalist physician in FL.

Equivalent to $503 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Hospitalist Physicians within 10 mi
29
Per 100K population
8.4
County median income
$69,027
Nearest hospital
ST LUCIE MEDICAL CENTER
6.7 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Ball is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 2%), with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Ball experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ball performed 650 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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 $11,182 from 55 companies across 427 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 hospitalist physicians in Port St Lucie?
Dr. Ball's average Medicare payment per service is $83. 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 →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →