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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palmer Ball, Internist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Robert Palmer Ball, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years. Dr. Palmer Ball completed his residency at Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Palmer Ball is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palmer Ball’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palmer Ball’s office at (502) 245-4301.
Where did Dr. Palmer Ball go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky
What languages does Dr. Palmer Ball speak?
Dr. Palmer Ball and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Palmer Ball typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Palmer Ball diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Palmer Ball. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Palmer Ball typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Palmer Ball may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Palmer Ball's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Palmer Ball accept my insurance?
Dr. Palmer Ball accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 245-4301 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palmer Ball accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Palmer Ball in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Palmer Ball's office located?
Dr. Robert Palmer Ball's Primary Practice
12903 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 245-4301
What is Dr. Palmer Ball's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palmer Ball's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083775167.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palmer Ball?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palmer Ball
What is Dr. Robert Palmer Ball's specialty?
Dr. Palmer Ball is a Internist near Louisville, KY.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Robert Palmer Ball affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palmer Ball is affiliated with Mercy Health - St. Anne Hospital, Baptist Health Louisville which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Robert Palmer Ball accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Robert Palmer Ball is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Palmer Ball offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palmer Ball's office at (502) 245-4301 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Palmer Ball?
Please contact Dr. Palmer Ball's office at (502) 245-4301 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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