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- 3434 Prytania St, Suite 250, New Orleans, LA 70115
About Dr. Balkan
Robert J. Balkan, M.D. practices ophthalmology in New Orleans, LA. Robert is a 1979 graduate of Rush Medical College of Rush University. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 117 services to 105 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and imaging of retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790725737.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (504) 891-1988
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3434 PRYTANIA ST SUITE 250
New Orleans, LA 70115
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
117 services · 105 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
76 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in New Orleans 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Rush Medical College of Rush University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at Rush Medical College of Rush University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Robert J. Balkan's specialty?
Robert J. Balkan is an eye doctor in New Orleans, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Robert J. Balkan?
Robert J. Balkan is listed at 3434 Prytania St Suite 250, New Orleans, LA 70115. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Robert J. Balkan?
The number on file is (504) 891-1988. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Robert J. Balkan?
Robert J. Balkan's National Provider Identifier is 1790725737. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Robert J. Balkan's education?
Robert J. Balkan attended Rush Medical College of Rush University, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Robert J. Balkan have?
Robert J. Balkan has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Robert J. Balkan known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert J. Balkan provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Robert J. Balkan's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Robert J. Balkan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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