Quick answers
- Does Edward M. Balok accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward M. Balok 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 Edward M. Balok see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 841 Original Medicare patients and 3,156 services for Edward M. Balok. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward M. Balok's NPI number?
- 1609884220. 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 Edward M. Balok, 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 | 841 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,156 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)658 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)513 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)310 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)281 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)233 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes36%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Hospitals where Edward M. Balok works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward M. Balok at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Henry Ford Health St John HospitalDetroit, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230165
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward M. Balok is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4050 River Rd, Suite 1East China, MI 48054 (810) 329‑9045
- 4656 24th AveFort Gratiot, MI 48059 (810) 385‑3600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward M. Balok as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Riverside Eye Center PC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Michigan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Michigan — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Riverside Eye Center PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wayne State University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609884220 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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