Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Stephen Ball work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Stephen Ball at 2 hospitals: Baptist Memorial Hospital and Merit Health River Oaks. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Stephen Ball see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Flowood, MS. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Stephen Ball's specialty?
- Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Cardiac Surgery.
- Does Stephen Ball accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen Ball accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Stephen Ball?
- (601) 933-5417, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Stephen Ball's NPI number?
- 1477556371. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Stephen Ball works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen Ball at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Baptist Memorial HospitalMemphis, TN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 440048
- Merit Health River OaksFlowood, MS · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 250138
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephen Ball is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1033 N Flowood DrFlowood, MS 39232 (601) 933‑5417
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephen Ball as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- River Oaks Management Company LLC35 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- Cardiac Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons in Mississippi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mississippi — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477556371 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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