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 .
- 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
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.