Dr Willliam A Ball Jr, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Natchitoches, LA

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Dr Willliam A Ball Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Nrmc Physician Ipa Inc and his current practice location is 601 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 214-5770.

Dr Willliam A Ball Jr is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 13699R) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1689785396.

Contact Information

Dr Willliam A Ball Jr, MD
601 Keyser Ave,
Natchitoches, LA 71457-6020
(318) 214-5770
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Willliam A Ball Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience29 Years
Location601 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Willliam A Ball Jr attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689785396
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/15/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436299831
  • Enrollment ID: I20091216000057

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Willliam A Ball Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689785396NPI-NPPES
1428469MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 13699R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Natchitoches Regional Medical CenterNatchitoches, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nrmc Physician Ipa Inc923440030026

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Willliam A Ball Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNrmc Physician Ipa Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497283733
PECOS PAC ID: 9234400300
Enrollment ID: O20170808001651

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Willliam A Ball Jr is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Willliam A Ball Jr, MD
Po Box 2475,
Natchitoches, LA 71457-2475

Ph: (318) 663-6131		Dr Willliam A Ball Jr, MD
601 Keyser Ave,
Natchitoches, LA 71457-6020

Ph: (318) 214-5770

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