Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ball, Family Medicine Specialist in Columbia, TN?
Dr. Charles Ball, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, TN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ball completed his residency at Huntsville Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Ball is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ball’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ball’s office at (615) 890-2020.
Where did Dr. Ball go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Huntsville Hosp, Family Medicine | Huntsville Hospital | University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn
Is Dr. Ball board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Charles Ball, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ball typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- Neurodegenerative Disorder
- Progressive Nerve Disease
- Nervous System Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- G319: Degenerative disease of nervous system, unspecified
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ball typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Does Dr. Ball accept my insurance?
Dr. Ball accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 890-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ball accept in Columbia, TN?
Dr. Ball in Columbia, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ball's office located?
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 1154344836.
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. Charles Ball's specialty?
Dr. Ball is a Family Medicine Specialist near Columbia, TN.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Charles Ball affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ball is affiliated with Maury Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Charles Ball accepting new patients in Columbia, TN?
Yes, Dr. Charles Ball is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Ball offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ball's office at (615) 890-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Ball?
Please contact Dr. Ball's office at (615) 890-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Ball have?
Dr. Charles Ball is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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