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Dr. Brian Ball, MD

Duarte, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ball, Hematologist in Duarte, CA?

    Dr. Brian Ball, MD is a Hematologist, who primarily practices in Duarte, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ball is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ball’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ball’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Ball speak?

    Dr. Ball and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Ball treat?

    As a Hematologist, Dr. 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. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Relapse
    • AML Leukemia
    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
    • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
    • AML Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Remission
    • AML Leukemia in Relapse
    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Relapse
    • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Relapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
    • C9201: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in remission
    • C9202: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in relapse

    Also known as:

    • Myelodysplastic Syndrome
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ)
    • MDS
    • Preleukemia
    • Bone marrow failure disorder
    • Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
    • D46Z: Other myelodysplastic syndromes

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Transplant
    • Bone Marrow Transplantation
    • Stem Cell Transplant
    • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
    • Marrow Transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9481: Bone marrow transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    What procedures does Dr. Ball perform?

    As a Hematologist, Dr. Ball performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
    • Biopsy
    • Bone Marrow Tests
    • Bone Marrow Exam
    • Bone Marrow Sample Collection
    • Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)

    Also known as:

    • Stem Cell Donor Search and Acquisition Management
    • Bone marrow donor search
    • Hematopoietic stem cell procurement
    • Stem cell transplant coordination

    CPT Codes:

    • 38204: Management of recipient hematopoietic progenitor cell donor search and cell acquisition

    Also known as:

    • Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
    • Lung Volume Test (Gas Dilution)
    • DLCO Test
    • Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
    • Lung Gas Exchange Test
    • Pulmonary function test (gas dilution)
    • Gas washout lung test
    • Lung capacity test
    • Spirometry with gas dilution

    CPT Codes:

    • 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 94727: Gas dilution or washout for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, distribution of ventilation and closing volumes

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Declotting of Vascular Access Device
    • Catheter declotting
    • Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
    • Blocked port-a-cath treatment
    • Vascular access device unblocking

    CPT Codes:

    • 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter

    Does Dr. Ball accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ball accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ball accept in Duarte, CA?

    Dr. Ball in Duarte, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ball's office located?

    Dr. Brian Ball's Primary Practice

    1500 Duarte Rd

    Duarte, CA 91010

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    Dr. Brian Ball's Practice 2

    209 Fair Oaks Ave

    South Pasadena, CA 91030

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    What is Dr. Ball's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ball's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356754683.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ball?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ball

    What is Dr. Brian Ball's specialty?

    Dr. Ball is a Hematologist near Duarte, CA. An internist with advanced training specializing in disorders of the blood, spleen, and lymphatic system. This specialist manages conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma. Contact Dr. Ball to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brian Ball affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ball is affiliated with City of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center, San Antonio Regional Hospital, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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

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    Is Brian Ball accepting new patients in Duarte, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Ball is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Ball offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ball's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Ball?

    Please contact Dr. Ball's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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