Physician Profile
Zachary R. Balest, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Balest
Zachary R. Balest, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Gainesville, GA. Zachary is a 2014 graduate of Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine. Zachary is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Zachary provided 3,977 services to 3,452 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (770) 532-4444
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2061 BEVERLY RD
Gainesville, GA 30501
840 Montclair Rd Suite 317
Birmingham, AL 35213
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,977 services · 3,452 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
627 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
142 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
59 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
43 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
707 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
418 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
388 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
219 | More 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 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Gainesville 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Zachary R. Balest?
Zachary R. Balest is an eye doctor in Gainesville, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Zachary R. Balest's address?
Zachary R. Balest is listed at 2061 Beverly Rd, Gainesville, GA 30501. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Zachary R. Balest?
The number on file is (770) 532-4444. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Zachary R. Balest?
Zachary R. Balest's National Provider Identifier is 1275944639. 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
Where did Zachary R. Balest train?
Zachary R. Balest attended Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Zachary R. Balest have?
Zachary R. Balest has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Zachary R. Balest perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Zachary R. Balest performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Zachary R. Balest's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Zachary R. Balest. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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