Joann Ball, NP
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Ball Nurse Practitioner
1922634351Is Joann Ball, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Joann Ball, NP has a trust score of 65/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Palm Desert. With 6 years of practice (below the area average of 8), they are relatively early in their career but past the initial years.
The most important verification step for any nurse practitioner is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Ball's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a primary care nurse practitioner?
Primary care NPs deliver first-contact, continuous, and comprehensive general health care.
When to see one: For general primary care and preventive health.
More about primary care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Palm Desert, CA
Palm Desert has 46 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 4 focused on primary care nurse practitioner. California nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
6
Years practicing
8
Avg in Palm Desert
46
Nurse Practitioners in Palm Desert
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Ball's license is active and unrestricted with the California board of nursing (link on this page).
- Ask whether they practice independently or under a collaborative agreement — scope varies by state.
- Confirm they can prescribe what you may need, including any controlled medications, in your state.
- Describe your health goal and ask whether they handle it directly or coordinate with a physician.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and typical appointment length.
Frequently asked questions
Is Joann Ball, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Joann Ball, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1922634351) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Joann Ball, NP?
Joann Ball, NP has approximately 6 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Palm Desert has about 8 years. There are 46 nurse practitioners in Palm Desert, including 4 with a primary care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Joann Ball, NP located?
Joann Ball, NP practices at Ball Nurse Practitioner, 72855 FRED WARING DR STE A6, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Phone: (760) 341-6800.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Ball's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 03/17/2020