Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Timothy Ball, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Waco, TX
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Remote— Practice combining electrophysiology and remote services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ball
Dr. Timothy Ball is a cardiovascular disease in Waco, TX, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ball performed 4,640 Medicare services across 3,839 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ball received a total of $39,314 from 30 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 741 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ball is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 19% volume in TX$ $39,314 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,640
Medicare services
Top 19% in TX for cardiovascular disease
3,839
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~309 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days | 796 | $16 | $101 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead | 584 | $10 | $140 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | 494 | $90 | $140 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days | 465 | $22 | $105 |
| Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | 338 | $26 | $201 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review and report by health care professional | 304 | $49 | $537 |
| Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days | 148 | $20 | $235 |
| Heart rhythm recording of continous external ekg over 8-15 days | 146 | $9 | $74 |
| Programming of dual lead pacemaker system | 133 | $56 | $181 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) | 123 | $123 | $226 |
| Heart rhythm recording, analysis, report, review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days | 109 | $195 | $912 |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | 77 | $20 | $92 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity | 77 | $62 | $142 |
| Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report | 67 | $81 | $488 |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function | 67 | $2 | $113 |
| Programming of heart rhythm stimulation after drug infusion | 64 | $63 | $829 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers | 63 | $14 | $176 |
| Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality causing atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contraction of upper chambers of heart) by pulmonary vein isolation | 61 | $710 | $4,971 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 59 | $10 | $76 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity | 54 | $136 | $353 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system | 49 | $78 | $279 |
| Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode | 46 | $374 | $3,228 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system | 36 | $62 | $238 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional | 33 | $14 | $235 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant with review by radiologist | 29 | $594 | $3,099 |
| Insertion of catheters and destruction of tissue to treat abnormal heart rhythm | 29 | $229 | $1,882 |
| Destruction of tissue of upper heart chamber through tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm | 28 | $235 | $1,873 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator | 26 | $354 | $2,017 |
| EKG interpretation and report | 26 | $6 | $52 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic | 26 | $52 | $604 |
| Programming of multiple lead pacemaker system | 16 | $62 | $215 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system | 15 | $700 | $4,811 |
| Programming of single lead pacemaker system | 14 | $46 | $147 |
| Destruction of heart conduction tissue to create heart block | 14 | $430 | $3,252 |
| Insertion of heart rhythm monitor under skin | 13 | $67 | $1,306 |
| Removal of heart rhythm monitor from under the skin | 11 | $36 | $1,072 |
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.
48.4% high complexity
1.4% medium
50.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$39,314
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,616/year across 7 years
Top 13% in TX for cardiovascular disease
30
Companies
741
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
$34,778 (88.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,536 (11.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024$8,998
2023$9,636
2022$2,977
2021$5,737
2020$1,853
2019$6,006
2018$4,108
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$15,448
Abbott Laboratories
$10,827
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$4,389
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,210
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$2,097
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$2,048
Medtronic, Inc.
$365
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$245
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$197
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$169
Arineta, Inc
$166
AtriCure, Inc.
$138
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$131
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$128
Penumbra, Inc.
$121
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$116
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$82
ATRICURE, INC.
$80
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$76
Amgen Inc.
$54
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$25
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$24
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$22
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$22
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$20
ABIOMED
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
Cook Medical LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 78.0% 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.
Equivalent to $847 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiovascular Diseases within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
6.8
County median income
$63,888
Nearest hospital
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE
0.0 mi
0.0 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Ball is a electrophysiology & remote specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 13%), with 15 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 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ball performed 796 remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days 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 $39,314 from 30 companies across 741 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 cardiovascular diseases in Waco?
Dr. Ball's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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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