Quick answers
- Does Jennifer L. Balentine accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jennifer L. Balentine 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 Jennifer L. Balentine see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 621 Original Medicare patients and 2,094 services for Jennifer L. Balentine. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jennifer L. Balentine's NPI number?
- 1962482638. 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 Jennifer L. Balentine, 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 | 621 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,094 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Imaging of retina (92134)662 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)506 services
- Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness (76514)149 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)146 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)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 cholesterol66%
- High blood pressure59%
- Arthritis40%
- Osteoporosis22%
- Diabetes21%
- Ischemic heart disease18%
Hospitals where Jennifer L. Balentine works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jennifer L. Balentine 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.
- Providence St Vincent Medical CenterPortland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380004
Practice locations
Addresses where Jennifer L. Balentine is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2222 NW Lovejoy St, Suite 504Portland, OR 97210 (503) 277‑6568
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Portland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portland, OR — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962482638 |
| 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