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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ball, Pain Medicine Specialist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Gregory Ball, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Ball graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Univ Tn Grad Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology. Dr. Ball is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ball’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ball’s office at (423) 648-8480.
Where did Dr. Ball go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tn Grad Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology | University Tenn Mc | East Tennessee State University Program
Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Ball board certified in Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Gregory Ball, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
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 Pain 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.
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Mid-Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
- Thoracic Spondylosis
- Mid-Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Thoracic Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
- M47814: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, thoracic region
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Other Metabolic Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Rare Metabolic Disease Screening
- Uncommon Metabolic Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13228: Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Neck with Radiculopathy
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Slipped Disc causing Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5010: Cervical disc disorder with radiculopathy, unspecified cervical region
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Which procedures does Dr. Ball perform as a Pain Medicine Specialist?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gregory Ball may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ball's office.
Does Dr. Ball accept my insurance?
Dr. Ball accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 648-8480 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ball accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Ball in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1609832229.
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. Gregory Ball's specialty?
Dr. Ball is a Pain Medicine Specialist near Chattanooga, TN. Pain medicine is a primary medical specialty centered on a distinct body of knowledge and a defined clinical scope, grounded in science, research, and education. This type of medicine focuses on the study, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals experiencing pain. A comprehensive evaluation considers physical, psychological, cognitive, and socio-cultural factors contributing to pain. Treatment options include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies, based on the patient's specific needs. Pain medicine physicians serves as primary care providers for the management of pain or can also act as consultants to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. These physicians work in various settings, including offices, clinics, hospitals, universities, and governmental or public institutions. Contact Dr. Ball to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gregory Ball affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ball is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital 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
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Is Gregory Ball accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Gregory Ball is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gregory Ball offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ball's office at (423) 648-8480 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gregory Ball?
Please contact Dr. Ball's office at (423) 648-8480 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gregory Ball have?
Dr. Gregory Ball is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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