Martin Balish, MD
NPI 1548262173 · Ophthalmology Physician · Portland, OR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Martin Balish, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Portland, OR (NPI 1548262173).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548262173
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD18909 (OR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,762 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 605 | $136 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 250 | $96 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 161 | $38 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 156 | $17 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 140 | $43 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 320 | 108 |
| Timolol Maleate | 160 | 58 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 103 | 71 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 98 | 68 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 70 | 57 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 64 | 16 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 59 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$598 across 9 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-12
- Last updated
- 2023-06-20
- Certified
- 2023-06-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Martin Balish's NPI number?
- Martin Balish's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548262173, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Martin Balish's specialty?
- Martin Balish is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Martin Balish located?
- Martin Balish's practice location on file with NPPES is 9135 Sw Barnes Rd, Portland, OR 97225-6646.
- What is Martin Balish's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Martin Balish is (503) 292-0848.
- Does Martin Balish accept Medicare?
- Martin Balish is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Martin Balish's NPI active?
- Yes — Martin Balish's NPI (1548262173) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.