Quick answers
- Where does Robert J. Balkan see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including New Orleans, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Robert J. Balkan's specialty?
- Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
- Does Robert J. Balkan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert J. Balkan accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Robert J. Balkan?
- (504) 896-9745, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Robert J. Balkan's NPI number?
- 1790725737. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert J. Balkan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 200 Henry Clay AveNew Orleans, LA 70118 (504) 896‑9745
- 3434 Prytania St, Suite 250New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 891‑1988
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Robert J. Balkan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Children's Hospital20 clinicians in the group
- Leader Balkan and Hendricks Apmc5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in New Orleans
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rush Medical College Of Rush University |
| Graduation year | 1979 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790725737 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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