Quick answers
- Does Diana T. Ball accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Diana T. 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 Diana T. Ball see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 841 Original Medicare patients and 5,352 services for Diana T. Ball. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Diana T. Ball's NPI number?
- 1841278140. 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 Diana T. 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 | 841 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,352 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,603 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)777 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)479 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)297 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)278 services
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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Diana T. Ball is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2300 W Stone DrKingsport, TN 37660 (423) 246‑4961
- 3183 W State StBristol, TN 37620 (423) 764‑7131
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Diana T. Ball as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dermatology Associates, P.C.26 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Kingsport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kingsport, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dermatology Associates, P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841278140 |
| 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
- 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