Dr Diane G Fries-balog, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Pottstown, PA

Dr Diane G Fries-balog, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. She went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 531 N Charlotte St, Pottstown, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (610) 323-0450.

Dr Diane G Fries-balog is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OEG001588) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1730103946.

Contact Information

Dr Diane G Fries-balog, OD
531 N Charlotte St,
Pottstown, PA 19464-4602
(610) 323-0450
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Diane G Fries-balog
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience32 Years
Location531 N Charlotte St, Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Diane G Fries-balog attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730103946
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/23/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375553779
  • Enrollment ID: I20060501000129

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Diane G Fries-balog such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730103946NPI-NPPES
NJ1588OtherPAEYEMED
766110OtherPAHIGHMARK BC/BS
PA77433-1OtherPAVISION BENEFITS OF AMERICA (VBA)
0018193600003MedicaidPA
4390338OtherPAAETNA PPO
1105628OtherPAAETNA HMO
55470OtherPADAVISVISION

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OEG001588 (Pennsylvania)Primary
152W00000XOptometrist 27OA00519300 (New Jersey)Secondary

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 Diane G Fries-balog 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 Diane G Fries-balog, OD
531 N Charlotte St,
Pottstown, PA 19464-4602

Ph: (610) 323-0450
Dr Diane G Fries-balog, OD
531 N Charlotte St,
Pottstown, PA 19464-4602

Ph: (610) 323-0450

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