Quick answers
- Does Kearsten R. Howe Ball accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kearsten R. Howe Ball accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kearsten R. Howe Ball see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 17 Original Medicare patients and 25 services for Kearsten R. Howe Ball. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kearsten R. Howe Ball's NPI number?
- 1225482151. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Kearsten R. Howe Ball, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 17 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 25 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 64 |
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
Hospitals where Kearsten R. Howe Ball works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kearsten R. Howe Ball at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Kaleida HealthBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330005
Practice locations
Addresses where Kearsten R. Howe Ball is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3898 Vineyard DrDunkirk, NY 14048 (716) 710‑8266
- 415 Tremont StNorth Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 710‑8266
- 445 Tremont StNorth Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 710‑8266
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kearsten R. Howe Ball as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- General Physician PC501 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Dunkirk
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dunkirk, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in General Physician PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225482151 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians