Dr Edward Michael Balok, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in East China, MI

Dr Edward Michael Balok, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in East China, Michigan. He went to Wayne State University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Riverside Eye Center Pc and his current practice location is 4050 River Rd, East China, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (810) 329-9045.

Dr Edward Michael Balok is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number EB055964) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1609884220.

Contact Information

Dr Edward Michael Balok, MD
4050 River Rd,
East China, MI 48054-2908
(810) 329-9045
(810) 329-8732

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward Michael Balok
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience34 Years
Location4050 River Rd, East China, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Edward Michael Balok attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609884220
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/09/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012951130
  • Enrollment ID: I20120125000683

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward Michael Balok such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609884220NPI-NPPES
180G410170OtherMIBCBS GROUP
103283901MedicaidMI
0741045OtherMIBCBS IINDIVIDUAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology EB055964 (Michigan)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Riverside Eye Center Pc62048703222

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Edward Michael Balok allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRiverside Eye Center Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174748081
PECOS PAC ID: 6204870322
Enrollment ID: O20050620000108

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Edward Michael Balok is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Edward Michael Balok, MD
4050 River Rd,
East China, MI 48054-2908

Ph: (810) 329-9045
Dr Edward Michael Balok, MD
4050 River Rd,
East China, MI 48054-2908

Ph: (810) 329-9045

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