Joseph A Ball, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Joseph A Ball is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Gaithersburg, MD with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Patients across MD can see Joseph a Ball, MD in person in Gaithersburg or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 47% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6024dNPPES updated 2009-11-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
Contact & Location
Practice Location
16220 Frederick Rd Ste 213, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4039
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.52%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Maryland0.52% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better46.5%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-36.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,335
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
631
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,383
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.85M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.7k received from industry
148 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Joseph a Ball's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
Georgetown University School of Medicine
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 1991)
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Joseph a Ball
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph a Ball for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Gaithersburg required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Joseph a Ball
NPI records show Dr. Ball as active with telehealth listed in Gaithersburg, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 963-2770.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joseph a Ball
Practice Location
16220 Frederick Rd Ste 213, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4039
Mailing Address
16220 Frederick Rd Ste 213, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-4039
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