Quick answers
- Does William H. Ballinger Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William H. Ballinger 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 William H. Ballinger Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 997 Original Medicare patients and 2,593 services for William H. Ballinger Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William H. Ballinger Iii's NPI number?
- 1659341170. 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 William H. Ballinger 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 | 997 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,593 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)666 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)550 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)413 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)251 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)221 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where William H. Ballinger Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5 Stevens St, Suite 100Greenville, SC 29605 (864) 250‑6487
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William H. Ballinger Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Jervey Eye Group PA21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Greenville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Greenville, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Jervey Eye Group PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659341170 |
| 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