Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Scott Ball is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Ball is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Decerebrate Posture, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
Other Locations
University of CA San Diego
1200 Garden View Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Scott Ball

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Scott Ball?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Scott Ball by calling their office at 858-657-8200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Scott Ball a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Scott Ball is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Scott Ball specialize in?

While Dr. Scott Ball is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, and Knee Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Scott Ball participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Scott Ball has published 35 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Scott Ball's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Scott Ball accept my insurance?

Dr. Scott Ball accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-657-8200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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