Quick answers
- Does Martin J. Balish accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Martin J. Balish 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 Martin J. Balish see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 651 Original Medicare patients and 1,829 services for Martin J. Balish. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Martin J. Balish's NPI number?
- 1548262173. 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 Martin J. Balish, 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 | 651 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,829 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)605 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)250 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)161 services
- 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's (G2211)156 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)140 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 cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes24%
- Osteoporosis23%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Martin J. Balish is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11086 SE Oak StMilwaukie, OR 97222 (503) 656‑4221
- 9135 SW Barnes Rd, Suite 961Portland, OR 97225 (503) 292‑0848
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Martin J. Balish as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eye Health Northwest PC73 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Milwaukie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Milwaukie, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eye Health Northwest PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548262173 |
| 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