Margaret Karmen Ball, MD

Family Medicine

Margaret Karmen Ball is a Family Medicine specialist based in Indian Land, SC with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(803) 548-9393Indian Land, SC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Margaret Karmen Ball, MD practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Indian Land, SC. With 6+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Indian Land area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.3/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 64% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 372 Family Medicine providers in SCSee all Family Medicine in Indian Land6+ years experienceNPI since 2020

Older · 158dNPPES updated 2025-12-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

6237 Carolina Commons Dr Ste 101, Indian Land, SC 29707-4511

Fax: (803) 548-9590
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in South Carolina.

MIPS Score

2023

93.3/100

South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.7 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

31

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

97

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

481

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $57k

Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
45%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+8%)42%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$929 received from industry

50 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Margaret Karmen Ball's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Dec 16, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 6 years in practice

    Established

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 60447, Charlotte, NC 28260-0447

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Margaret Karmen Ball

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Margaret Karmen Ball for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Indian Land 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 Margaret Karmen Ball

Dr. Ball is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Indian Land, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 548-9393.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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