Dr Robert Bala, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Lakeland, FL

Dr Robert Bala, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Lakeland, Florida. He went to University Of Virginia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc and his current practice location is 2815 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (863) 284-5000.

Dr Robert Bala is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME76603) 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 1124008156.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Bala, MD
2815 Lakeland Hills Blvd,
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 284-5000
(863) 284-6904

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Bala
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience27 Years
Location2815 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, Florida
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 Robert Bala attended and graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124008156
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/29/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496899940
  • Enrollment ID: I20100222000314

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Bala such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124008156NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 2015-01511 (North Carolina)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine ME76603 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lakeland Regional Medical CenterLakeland, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lakeland Regional Health Systems Inc8325952914360

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 Robert Bala allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLakeland Regional Health Systems Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497748743
PECOS PAC ID: 8325952914
Enrollment ID: O20031118000384

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 Robert Bala 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 Robert Bala, MD
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Attn: Managed Care Dept.,
Lakeland, FL 33805

Ph: (252) 443-3133
Dr Robert Bala, MD
2815 Lakeland Hills Blvd,
Lakeland, FL 33805

Ph: (863) 284-5000

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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