Quick answers
- Does Charles L. Balch Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles L. Balch Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Charles L. Balch Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 275 Original Medicare patients and 3,913 services for Charles L. Balch Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles L. Balch Iii's NPI number?
- 1376586867. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Charles L. Balch Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 275 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,913 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)2,767 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)191 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)128 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)39 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)38 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes36%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles L. Balch Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 579 Cross Creek MallFayetteville, NC 28303 (910) 487‑2900
- 819 Tiffany BlvdRocky Mount, NC 27804 (252) 972‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles L. Balch Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eyecarecenter Od PA71 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Fayetteville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fayetteville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eyecarecenter Od PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376586867 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians