Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Zachary Balest, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Gainesville, GA

  • NPI 1275944639
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2061 Beverly RD
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-4444
Additional location
840 Montclair RD, Suite 317
Birmingham, AL 352131920
(205) 599-4822

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 12, 2018
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #80039

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275944639. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,560
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$501,000
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 635 593 $118
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 508 294 $434
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 388 373 $42
92134 Imaging of retina 355 323 $37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 263 263 $159
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 243 243 $140
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 206 160 $86
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears 197 96 $22
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 187 187 $33
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 147 146 $57

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Gainesville Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 189. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,025
Transactions
54
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 16 $1,115.94
Glaukos Corporation 5 $552.77
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 6 $291.45
Dompe US, INC. 3 $162.46
RxSight INC 2 $148.09
Biotissue Holdings INC. 2 $134.03
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 1 $125.00
Abbvie INC. 5 $111.76
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, INC. 3 $110.39
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 3 $92.26
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 3 $52.85
Amgen INC. 2 $44.07
Harrow Eye, LLC 1 $31.62
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 1 $18.55
Sight Sciences, INC. 1 $17.75

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,503
Consulting Fee
$400
Education
$122

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,420
Patients
507
Total drug cost
$126,910
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 642 164 $12,447
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 164 58 $5,050
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 107 74 $5,213
Timolol Maleate Generic 101 31 $1,654
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 73 21 $39,149
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 66 42 $2,467
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 47 15 $1,387
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 42 32 $1,404
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 34 15 $38,656
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim (Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim) Brand 33 23 $352

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Zachary Balest's medical specialty?
Dr. Zachary Balest practices Ophthalmology Physician in Gainesville, GA.
Where does Dr. Zachary Balest practice?
Dr. Zachary Balest practices at 2061 Beverly RD, Gainesville, GA 30501. Office phone: 7705324444.
What is Dr. Zachary Balest's NPI?
Dr. Zachary Balest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275944639, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Zachary Balest accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Zachary Balest accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Zachary Balest commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.