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Dr. Tyler Ball, MD

Accepting New Patients

(106 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (2014)

Professional interests include: traumatic brain injury, trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy, and more.

1500 21st Avenue South The Village at Vanderbilt, Suite 1506
Nashville, TN 37212

(615) 555-1212

Dr. Tyler Ball, MD is a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2014 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Tyler Ball, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and VANDERBILT IMAGING SERVICES, LLC.

Office Locations

1500 21st Avenue South The Village at Vanderbilt, Suite 1506
Nashville, TN 37212

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1310 24th Avenue South Nashville Tenn Valley Hs (626)
Hs, TN 37212

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Some issues Dr. Tyler Ball, MD can help you with:

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tyler Ball, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tyler Ball, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Ball, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tyler Ball, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tyler Ball, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tyler Ball, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Ball, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Ball, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tyler Ball, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	42
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tyler Ball, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tyler Ball, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	97
hospital care	98
implant surgery	19
inpatient care	98
neurostimulator replacement	19

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Ball, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	14
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Ball, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tyler Ball, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tyler Ball, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tyler Ball, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

doctor visit	73
hospital care	59
implant surgery	19
inpatient care	59
neurostimulator replacement	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Ball, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	47
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	27
85 and over	4
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	32

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tyler Ball, MD From 2021 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tyler Ball, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	9
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Tyler Ball, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2014. He completed residency at University of Louisville Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (2014)

Residency: University of Louisville Affiliated Hospitals (2021)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tyler Ball, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

VANDERBILT IMAGING SERVICES, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Tyler Ball, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 106 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Tyler Ball, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

4.9

Overall Rating

(106 Ratings)

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-13

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Took the time to review ct and X-rays and explained plainly the results and best options

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Ball was very congenial & spent time answering all questions.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tyler Ball, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$10,218 WAVEWRITER ALPHA $10,000	GENERAL - DBS $125	VERCISE $94
Medtronic, Inc.	$1,160 KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY $681	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $455	PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE $23
InSightec,Inc	$246 Exablate $246
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$240 CD HORIZON $177	O-ARM-Spine $63
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$198 Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $188	$10
Other	$89 RNS Neurostimulator Kit $43	BoneScalpel $34	Exparel $12

**Types of Payments**
Grant	$10,000
Travel and Lodging	$1,258
Food and Beverage	$528
Education	$365

Biography

Dr. Tyler Ball's specialty is neurosurgery. Dr. Ball's clinical interests include neurosurgery, traumatic brain injury, and seizures. Patient ratings for Dr. Ball average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is a graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Louisville. Dr. Ball is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Nashville, TN.