Bruce J Ballon, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Arlington, WA

Bruce J Ballon, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Arlington, Washington. He went to Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Sight Partners Physicians Pc and his current practice location is 903 Medical Center Dr, Arlington, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 435-8595.

Bruce J Ballon is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00029300) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1619066123.

Contact Information

Bruce J Ballon, MD
903 Medical Center Dr,
Arlington, WA 98223-1697
(360) 435-8595
(360) 435-5233



Physician's Profile

Full NameBruce J Ballon
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience36 Years
Location903 Medical Center Dr, Arlington, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Bruce J Ballon attended and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619066123
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/15/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264558410
  • Enrollment ID: I20100925000197

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Bruce J Ballon such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619066123NPI-NPPES
8137275MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD00029300 (Washington)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sight Partners Physicians Pc600272853259

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Entity NameSight Partners Physicians Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376613075
PECOS PAC ID: 6002728532
Enrollment ID: O20031104000111

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Bruce J Ballon, MD
903 Medical Center Dr,
Arlington, WA 98223-1697

Ph: (360) 435-8595
Bruce J Ballon, MD
903 Medical Center Dr,
Arlington, WA 98223-1697

Ph: (360) 435-8595

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